Barrett vs Raymond

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#186
Total SSA Count
1,984
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Barry, Bear, Rhett

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Raymond

Boy #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#380
Total SSA Count
859
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ray, Rae, Raymie

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Popularity Comparison

Barrett Rank #186
Raymond Rank #380

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #380 for Raymond.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barrett ___

  • Barrett James
  • Barrett Lee
  • Barrett Cole
  • Barrett Scott
  • Barrett Reid
  • Barrett Gray

Raymond ___

  • Raymond James
  • Raymond Allen
  • Raymond Charles
  • Raymond Eugene
  • Raymond William
  • Raymond Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barrett

Everett Sloane Piper Colton Greer

If you choose Raymond

Dorothy Gloria Helen Walter Donald

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrett or Raymond more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Raymond at #380 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Raymond mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Barrett and Raymond boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Raymond is primarily a boy name.

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