Brave as a bear
A variant of the English and Germanic name Barrett, it likely originated as a surname meaning 'bear strength'. It is derived from the Middle English elements for bear and hard or brave.
Less common today
Barett isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,776 in 2021.
A character in the video game series · Suikoden
American actor known for NCIS: Los Angeles
American singer and songwriter for Motown
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
