Alder vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

English German Scandinavian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Irish English American Australian

12 High Risk

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Alder Rank #1,424

Barry Rank #1,421

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1424 for Alder.

Is Alder or Barry more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Alder at #1424 in the United States.

What do Alder and Barry mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Alder and Barry boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.