Barrett

German

"bear strength"

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.

20 Names Similar to Barrett

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Famous People Named Barrett

• Barrett Wilbert Weed American actress
• Elizabeth Barrett Browning English poet
• Grethe Barrett Holby American producer & mother of actor Ansel Elgort

The name Barrett in Pop Culture

• Barrett's Privateers a sea shanty