Barry vs Baron

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 #1,510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man, warrior"

Origin: Old High German

English American French

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Baron Rank #1,510

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1510 for Baron.

Is Barry or Baron more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Baron at #1510 in the United States.

What do Barry and Baron mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Baron means "free man, warrior" (Old High German origin).

Are Barry and Baron boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Baron is primarily a boy name.