Barrett vs Sinclair

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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Sinclair

Girl #4,857 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Saint Clair, bright and clear"

Origin: Norman French via Scottish

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,857
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sin, Claire, Clair

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Popularity Comparison

Barrett Rank #186
Sinclair Rank #4,857

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #4857 for Sinclair.

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

Sinclair ___

  • Sinclair Rose
  • Sinclair Grace
  • Sinclair Jane
  • Sinclair Elise
  • Sinclair Mae
  • Sinclair Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barrett

Everett Sloane Piper Colton Greer

If you choose Sinclair

Tennyson Hollis Marlowe Fletcher Waverly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrett or Sinclair more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Sinclair at #4857 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Sinclair mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Sinclair means "from Saint Clair, bright and clear" (Norman French via Scottish origin).

Are Barrett and Sinclair boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Sinclair is primarily a girl name.

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