Skip to main content
Back to all names
BoyEnglish

Barret

BA-ret

Popularity

#4433

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

1,359

Peak Year

#40 in 2019

First Recorded

1960

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Barret is an English surname derived from the Middle English 'baret', meaning 'quarrel, strife'. It can also be a variant of Barrett.

Nickname Watch

BarryBret

Kids pick up nicknames whether parents plan for it or not. Make sure you like the short forms too.

Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Barret Oliver

    American actor (The NeverEnding Story).

  • Barret Wallace

    Character from Final Fantasy VII

Nicknames

BarryBret

Spelling Variations

BarrettBarratt

Similar Names

GarrettEverettBennettRhett

Personality Traits

strongreliabledeterminedindependent

Want to explore Barret further?

Get personalized name suggestions or dive deep into the cultural history of Barret.

Ask AI ConsultantCultural Deep-Dive →

More Names to Explore

View all

Jack

English

Boy

Meaning

Jack is a diminutive of John, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is of English origin.

Classic & Timeless·Cute & Playful·Tricky to spell
Rank #11479
stable

Hudson

English

Boy

Meaning

Derived from an English surname, meaning "son of Hudd". Hudd is a medieval diminutive of Hugh, derived from the Germanic element "hugu" meaning "heart, mind, spirit".

Modern & Trendy·Nature-Inspired·Easy to spell
Rank #2248
rising

Jackson

English

Boy

Meaning

Means 'son of Jack'. Jack is a diminutive of John, meaning 'God is gracious'.

Modern & Trendy·Classic & Timeless·Tricky to spell
Rank #6008
falling