Barry vs Aston

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 #1,588 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"east settlement, eastern village"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Aston Rank #1,588

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1588 for Aston.

Is Barry or Aston more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Aston at #1588 in the United States.

What do Barry and Aston mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Aston means "east settlement, eastern village" (Old English origin).

Are Barry and Aston boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Aston is primarily a boy name.