Barry vs Bernard

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 #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English French German European

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Barry Rank #1,421

Bernard Rank #1,320

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Barry or Bernard more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Bernard mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Barry and Bernard boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Bernard is primarily a boy name.