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Barrett

♀ Girl

Pronounced BAIR-ət /ˈbɛr.ət/High

Meaning: From an English surname — possibly Germanic 'bear strength' (Berhard) or Old French 'quarrelsome'; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Strong and crisp: Barrett is a surname — possibly 'bear strength'. Sleek and bold; here for girls, fresh and modern.
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Origin MediumGerman, English
MeaningFrom an English surname — possibly Germanic 'bear strength' (Berhard) or Old French 'quarrelsome'; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#4774 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 952

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819652024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Barrett comes from an English surname — possibly from Germanic Berhard, 'bear-brave/strong', or Old French barat, 'quarrelsome, commerce' (routes layered, which we note). Predominantly a boys' name, it appears for girls too (poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning's surname), here covered honestly.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, bear-strength at the (possible) root, and crisp.

Did you know? Barrett possibly means 'bear strength' (from Germanic Berhard) or 'quarrelsome' (Old French) — a crisp surname-name (poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning), used increasingly for girls.
Overall data confidence 58%
Behind the Name — Barrett — routes layered

Variations

BarretBarette

Nicknames

Bear

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Barrett mean?

Barrett is a surname, possibly 'bear strength' or 'quarrelsome'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Barrett?

It's said BAIR-ət /ˈbɛr.ət/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Barrett a boy or girl name?

Barrett is used for both sexes (mostly boys); this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Barrett?

Barrett is rare for girls in the U.S.

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