Barnett - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Barnett \b(a)-rne-tt, bar-nett\ is pronounced bar-NET. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "burned clearing". Also possibly from the English aristocratic title "baronet". Other ranks of English nobility such as Duke, Earl, and Baron are occasionally used as given names.

Barnett has 8 variant forms: Barnet, Barney, Barnie, Baronet, Baronett, Barrie, Barron and Barry.

Baby names that sound like Barnett are Burnett and Bernett.

Barnett is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Barnett. Click here to compare Barnett with related baby names.