Barry vs Elvin

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 #1,508 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elf friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

English American Turkish

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Barry Rank #1,421

Elvin Rank #1,508

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1508 for Elvin.

Is Barry or Elvin more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Elvin at #1508 in the United States.

What do Barry and Elvin mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Elvin means "elf friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Barry and Elvin boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Elvin is primarily a boy name.