Barry vs Anson

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 #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

English American Chinese-American

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Barry or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Anson mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Barry and Anson boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.