Barry vs Eliot

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 #1,377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek Elias

English American French

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Eliot Rank #1,377

Eliot is more popular, ranked #1377 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Barry or Eliot more popular?

Eliot is more popular, ranked #1377 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Eliot mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Eliot means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Greek Elias origin).

Are Barry and Eliot boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Eliot is primarily a boy name.