Sibling names for Barrett
Names that sound like they belong in the same family as Barrett usually share its era. These sister and brother names rose and fell on a similar curve to Barrett, whose busiest decade was the 2020s, and are about as common, so neither child's name will feel dated or unusual next to the other.
Sister names for Barrett
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athena | #109 | 14,018 | 2010s | |
| Leia | invented for Star Wars (1977) | #297 | 5,850 | 2010s |
| Zara | #212 | 6,904 | 2010s | |
| Ariella | lion of God (feminine of Ariel) | #174 | 8,275 | 2020s |
| Romina | #531 | 2,565 | 2020s | |
| Willow | the willow tree | #44 | 24,467 | 2020s |
| Emilia | from the Roman family name Aemilius | #45 | 23,552 | 2020s |
| Sloane | descendant of Sluaghadhán (surname) | #141 | 9,891 | 2020s |
| Aurora | dawn | #15 | 31,632 | 2020s |
| Raelynn | #116 | 12,572 | 2010s | |
| Winter | winter (the season) | #426 | 4,448 | 2020s |
| Andi | short for Andrea or Andrew | #632 | 1,929 | 2010s |
Brother names for Barrett
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remy | oarsman (from Remigius) | #408 | 4,233 | 2010s |
| Jensen | son of Jens (John) | #282 | 5,579 | 2010s |
| Nash | at the ash tree (surname) | #255 | 7,153 | 2010s |
| Alistair | defender of men (via Alexander) | #897 | 1,275 | 2010s |
| Ezekiel | God strengthens | #61 | 28,023 | 2020s |
| Idris | #694 | 1,661 | 2020s | |
| Asher | happy, fortunate | #28 | 40,300 | 2010s |
| Weston | west farmstead (place name) | #55 | 22,432 | 2010s |
| Amir | commander, prince | #105 | 16,947 | 2010s |
| Mateo | 'gift of Yahweh' (via Matthew) | #8 | 53,265 | 2020s |
| Kayson | #264 | 6,143 | 2020s |
Barrett's era
Barrett ranked #171 for boys in 2025, against #313 in 2015. Its best year was 2025, at #171. Names that rose and fell with it share its period feel, which keeps the set consistent.
Timeless names that go with any sibling
These names have been used steadily for a hundred years, so they sit comfortably next to a name from any era, Barrett included.
Girls: Elizabeth, Maria, Lydia, Cecilia, Julia, Miriam. Boys: Samuel, Anthony, Wesley, Vincent, Calvin, Victor.
Same era, but close to Barrett
These names follow Barrett's curve too, but we left them out above because they share a first letter or an ending with Barrett. Some parents like that echo; if you do, start here.
- Rhett same ending as Barrett
How these were chosen
Each suggestion's share of US babies has followed a curve close to Barrett's since 1880, and its recent number of babies is within about twelve times Barrett's, so the names are in the same league. Names starting with the same letter as Barrett or with the same ending are left out, so the names go together without matching. Spellings of Barrett itself are excluded.