Barley vs Dame

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barley

Boy #24,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"barley grain, of the barley field"

Origin: Old English baerlic

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #24,934 Most Popular

23 High Risk

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Barley Rank #24,885

Dame Rank #24,934

Barley is more popular, ranked #24885 vs #24934 for Dame.

Is Barley or Dame more popular?

Barley is more popular, ranked #24885 compared to Dame at #24934 in the United States.

What do Barley and Dame mean?

Barley means "barley grain, of the barley field" (Old English baerlic origin).

Are Barley and Dame boy or girl names?

Barley is primarily a boy name. Dame is primarily a boy name.