Barry vs Cristopher

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 #1,229 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bearer of Christ"

Origin: Greek

English Spanish American European

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Cristopher Rank #1,229

Cristopher is more popular, ranked #1229 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Barry or Cristopher more popular?

Cristopher is more popular, ranked #1229 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Cristopher mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Cristopher means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin).

Are Barry and Cristopher boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Cristopher is primarily a boy name.