Barry vs Eamon

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 #1,504 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy protector"

Origin: Old English via Irish

Irish English Scottish

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Eamon Rank #1,504

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1504 for Eamon.

Is Barry or Eamon more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Eamon at #1504 in the United States.

What do Barry and Eamon mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Eamon means "wealthy protector" (Old English via Irish origin).

Are Barry and Eamon boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Eamon is primarily a boy name.