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Barry vs Armon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barry

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,421
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Armon

Boy #1,458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"castle, fortress, palace"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,458
Total SSA Count
124
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Barry Rank #1,421
Armon Rank #1,458

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1458 for Armon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barry or Armon more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Armon at #1458 in the United States.

What do Barry and Armon mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Armon means "castle, fortress, palace" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barry and Armon boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Armon is primarily a boy name.

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