Barry vs Cam

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 #1,426 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"winding river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Cam Rank #1,426

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1426 for Cam.

Is Barry or Cam more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Cam at #1426 in the United States.

What do Barry and Cam mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Cam means "winding river" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Barry and Cam boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Cam is primarily a boy name.