Barry vs Alder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barry

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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Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

English German Scandinavian American

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Alder Rank #1,424

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

Is Barry or Alder more popular?

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

What do Barry and Alder mean?

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

Are Barry and Alder boy or girl names?

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