Barrett

Barrett Meaning & Origin

About Barrett
The name Barrett is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "barr," meaning "a barrier" or "a gate." It was originally an occupational surname given to someone who worked as a gatekeeper or lived near a barrier or gate. The name Barrett signifies someone who is protective, strong, and reliable, often associated with qualities of a guardian or protector.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Barrett are male.

Barrett Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -9.56% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0603
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 R IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛrɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Barrett in Braille

Here's how to represent Barrett in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Barrett in braille

How to Spell the Name Barrett in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Barrett using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Barrett in sign language

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