Barry vs Demari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barry

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,421
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Demari

Boy #1,528 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea (possible etymology)"

Origin: Greek/American

Cultural Roots

African American English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,528
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Barry Rank #1,421
Demari Rank #1,528

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1528 for Demari.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barry or Demari more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Demari at #1528 in the United States.

What do Barry and Demari mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Demari means "of the sea (possible etymology)" (Greek/American origin).

Are Barry and Demari boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Demari is primarily a boy name.

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