Barry vs Amani

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 #1,276 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peace, security"

Origin: Swahili

Swahili Arabic East African American

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Amani Rank #1,276

Amani is more popular, ranked #1276 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Barry or Amani more popular?

Amani is more popular, ranked #1276 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Amani mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Amani means "peace, security" (Swahili origin).

Are Barry and Amani boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Amani is primarily a boy name.