Barry vs Ferry

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 #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Dutch Frisian German

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Ferry Rank #32,658

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Barry or Ferry more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Barry and Ferry mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin).

Are Barry and Ferry boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Ferry is primarily a boy name.