Barnet is an uncommon male given name of English origin. It is derived from the Middle English word "barnett," which means "from Barnstaple." Barnstaple is a town in Devon, England, and the name likely refers to someone who originated from this place. The name Barnet has not been widely used throughout history, but it does have some notable figures associated with it. For example, Sir William Barrett (also spelled Barnet) was a prominent English politician during the reign of King Henry VIII. Despite its rarity, Barnet remains an interesting and unique choice for a given name.
"Over the course of these years, the name Barnet had a total of 221 births recorded."