Barry vs Eason

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 #1,558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Adam"

Origin: Irish/Scottish

Irish Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Eason Rank #1,558

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1558 for Eason.

Is Barry or Eason more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Eason at #1558 in the United States.

What do Barry and Eason mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Eason means "son of Adam" (Irish/Scottish origin).

Are Barry and Eason boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Eason is primarily a boy name.