Barrett Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Barrett Name at a Glance

Name	Barrett
Meaning	Bear power. Introduced to Britain during the Norman Conquest. Subsequently became common as a surname. Also a variant of Barnett.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Barrett Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Barrett means “Bear power. Introduced to Britain during the Norman Conquest. Subsequently became common as a surname. Also a variant of Barnett”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Barrett Name Origin

Our database records Barrett under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Barrett a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Barrett is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Barrett

When considering Barrett for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.