Barrett
German
"bear strength"
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Updated Sat Mar 15 2025
Barrett Origin and Meaning
The name Barrett is a girl's name of German origin meaning "bear strength".
There are a surprising number of baby boys named Barrett each year in the US -- nearly 1800 -- along with 30 baby girls. Which is more than many people might guess.
Barrett does have an appealing combination of strength -- the barr or bear part -- and softness that can work for a child of any gender.
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