Barry vs Excel

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 #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Excel Rank #38,796

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Barry or Excel more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Barry and Excel mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Barry and Excel boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.