David Barrett may refer to:
- Dave Barrett (born 1930), former Premier of British Columbia, Canada
- David Barrett (American football) (born 1977), American football cornerback
- David Barrett (director), American television director and producer
- David Barrett (prosecutor)
- David Barrett (musician), American blues harmonica player, composer, and instructor
- David D. Barrett (1892–1977), American soldier and diplomat
- David M. Barrett, American political science professor
- David V. Barrett, British sociologist of religion
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