Barrett

German

"bear strength"

Updated Thu Mar 20 2025

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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.

# 207 in the US

Barrett Rank in US Top 1000

# 390 on Nameberry

Barrett Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Popularity of the name Barrett

207US2023
390Nameberry2025
99Future2028

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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

The name 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"

International Variations of the name Barrett

Barraud
French