Barrett

German

"bear strength"

Barrett Origin and Meaning

The name Barrett is a boy's name of German origin meaning "bear strength".

Barrett is one of many surname names that are up and coming for boys in recent years. Barrett joints Bennett, Beckett, and others in the trend of "-tt" ending boy names taking over the charts.

Barrett first experienced a small bout of popularity in the 60s and 70s, but never quite cracked the Top 500. However, since 2000 Barrett has been rising quickly, and is now officially in the Top 200.

Barrett has a pleasing sound and literary association with poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and would be a fresh way to honor a grandpa Barry.

Barrett Rank in US Top 1000

# 207 in the US

Barrett Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 420 on Nameberry

Barrett Popularity

• 207 US 2023
• 420 Nameberry 2024
• 99 Future 2028

20 Names Similar to Barrett

These 20 names were selected by our users that were looking for other names like Barrett.

• Bennett
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• Beckham
• Deacon
• Jameson
• Beckett
• Brooks
• Byron
• Everett
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• Gavin
• Callum
• Emerson
• Remington
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• Weston
• Bowen
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Famous People Named Barrett

• Emerson Barrett drummer of fashion,art band Palaye Royale
• Elizabeth Barrett Browning 19th century English poet
• Barrett Lancaster Brown American journalist
• Barrett James Ruud American football player
• Marques Barrett Houston American R&B/rap singer
• Bad News Barrett ring name of professional wrestler Stuart Alexander Bennett
• Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett founder member of Pink Floyd
• Beauden Jordie and Scott Barrett, New Zealand rugby union players and All Blacks
• Barrett James Reali son of singer Christina Cimorelli

Barrett in Pop Culture

• Tate Barrett Ascott main male character in Scarlett Avery’s book “Delectably British”.
• Barrett's Privateers a sea shanty
• Barrett Jackson collector car auction company
• Barret Wallace Final Fantasy character
• Barrett Stokes character from TV series "American Gothic"