Barack \b(a)-ra-ck\ as a boy's name is pronounced ba-RAHK, BARE-ek. It is of Hebrew, Swahili and African origin, and the meaning of Barack is "lightning; blessing". Biblical: a valiant warrior who cooperated with the prophetess Deborah to win victory in a battle against overwhelming odds. See also Barric. American President Barack Obama.

Barack has 2 variant forms: Barak and Barrak.

Baby names that sound like Barack are Barek, Barrick, Baruch, Bearach, Borak, Breck, Brick and Brock.