Barry vs Ferrin

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 #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic Contemporary

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Ferrin Rank #20,697

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Is Barry or Ferrin more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Barry and Ferrin mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Barry and Ferrin boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Ferrin is primarily a boy name.