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Barrett

male

Meaning

"Bear Strength"

Surname-origin name with Germanic elements, often interpreted as bear-like strength and used as a masculine given name.

ClassicTraditionalTimelessStrongPowerfulBold

Popularity History of Barrett

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#186Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#186

Barrett was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+20

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Barrett Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Barrett.

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Bear
Nickname
Rett
Nickname

Similar Names to Barrett

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AN-thuh-nee

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Alexander

al-ig-ZAN-der

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Aaron

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Arthur

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AL-bert

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Alex

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Allen

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Adrian

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Baby Name Lists That Include Barrett

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Quick Facts

OriginGermanic, English
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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