Barry vs Benaiah

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 #1,286 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has built, Yahweh has built"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian American

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Benaiah Rank #1,286

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Barry or Benaiah more popular?

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Benaiah mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Benaiah means "God has built, Yahweh has built" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barry and Benaiah boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Benaiah is primarily a boy name.