Barret
Barret: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Barret
- A male given name from French.
Etymology
Spelling variant of Barrett
How popular is Barret?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 1,384 boys in the U.S. have been named Barret (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15771 in 2002. Its highest rank for boys was #1538 in 1983. In 2025, 30 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Barret
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Barret
Sister and brother names that share Barret's French roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Barret FAQ
What does the name Barret mean?
A male given name from French. Spelling variant of Barrett
What is the origin of the name Barret?
Barret is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Barret?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 1,384 boys in the U.S. have been named Barret (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15771 in 2002. Its highest rank for boys was #1538 in 1983. In 2025, 30 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Barret a boy or girl name?
Barret is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 1,384 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.