Barry vs Coby

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 #1,590 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who replaces another"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Coby Rank #1,590

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1590 for Coby.

Is Barry or Coby more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Coby at #1590 in the United States.

What do Barry and Coby mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Coby means "supplanter, one who replaces another" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barry and Coby boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Coby is primarily a boy name.