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Barrett

German
"bear strength"
Linda Rosenkrantz
By Linda Rosenkrantz
Updated Tue Sep 30 2025

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.

# 186 in the US

Barrett Rank in US Top 1000

# 503 on Nameberry

Barrett Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Popularity of the name Barrett

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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 Hayton
    Canadian ice hockey player

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

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