Barry vs Emmet

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 #1,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"universal, whole"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

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Barry Rank #1,421

Emmet Rank #1,596

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1596 for Emmet.

Is Barry or Emmet more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Emmet at #1596 in the United States.

What do Barry and Emmet mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Emmet means "universal, whole" (Germanic origin).

Are Barry and Emmet boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Emmet is primarily a boy name.