Barret
From a surname variant of Barrett, probably meaning "quarrelsome, deceptive" in Middle English.
Meaning and origin
Barret is a rare spelling variant of Barrett, which comes from an English surname probably derived from Middle English meaning quarrelsome or deceptive, originally given to someone with such a temperament.
About this entry
Drafted with the help of an AI model, then checked by a person. Last checked on 16 September 2026.
The sources behind this entry are listed in the app.