Barrett

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Barrett meaning and name origin

Barrett \b(a)-rre-tt\ as a boy's name is pronounced BARE-et. Possibly (Middle English) "dispute, argument", (Old German) "bear-strength", or from Barrette (Old French) "cap". Transferred use of the surname, used as a given name mostly in the 19th century, probably due to the fame of English poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning.

Barrett has 8 variant forms: Baret, Barrat, Barratt, Barret, Barrette, Barrey, Barrie and Barry.

Baby names that sound like Barrett are Bartt, Barrt and Brett.

Popularity of Barrett

Barrett is a somewhat popular first name for men (#1044 out of 1220) and an even more popular surname or last name for all people (#280 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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