Barrett vs Vail

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Vail

Girl #4,950 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"valley"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,950
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Barrett Rank #186
Vail Rank #4,950

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #4950 for Vail.

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

Vail ___

  • Vail Rose
  • Vail Ann
  • Vail Grace
  • Vail Marie
  • Vail Elizabeth
  • Vail Catherine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barrett

Everett Sloane Piper Colton Greer

If you choose Vail

Lake Skye Ember River Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrett or Vail more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Vail at #4950 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Vail mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Vail means "valley" (Old French origin).

Are Barrett and Vail boy or girl names?

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

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