Barry vs Gentry

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 #1,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble birth, upper class"

Origin: Old French

American English

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Gentry Rank #1,601

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1601 for Gentry.

Is Barry or Gentry more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Gentry at #1601 in the United States.

What do Barry and Gentry mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin).

Are Barry and Gentry boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Gentry is primarily a boy name.