Abiel vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abiel

Boy #1,502 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my father"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,502
Total SSA Count
119
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Barry

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,421
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Abiel Rank #1,502
Barry Rank #1,421

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1502 for Abiel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abiel or Barry more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Abiel at #1502 in the United States.

What do Abiel and Barry mean?

Abiel means "God is my father" (Hebrew origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Abiel and Barry boy or girl names?

Abiel is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.

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