Barry vs Arnab

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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Arnab

Boy #26,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ocean, sea"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Bengali Indian Hindu

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,572
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Barry Rank #1,421
Arnab Rank #26,572

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #26572 for Arnab.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barry or Arnab more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Arnab at #26572 in the United States.

What do Barry and Arnab mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Arnab means "ocean, sea" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Barry and Arnab boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Arnab is primarily a boy name.

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