Barry vs Eddy

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 #1,527 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

English American Belgian Dutch Latin American

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Eddy Rank #1,527

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1527 for Eddy.

Is Barry or Eddy more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Eddy at #1527 in the United States.

What do Barry and Eddy mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Eddy means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Barry and Eddy boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Eddy is primarily a boy name.