Barry vs Granger

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 #1,258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"farm steward, granary manager"

Origin: Old French

English American

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Granger Rank #1,258

Granger is more popular, ranked #1258 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Barry or Granger more popular?

Granger is more popular, ranked #1258 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Granger mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Granger means "farm steward, granary manager" (Old French origin).

Are Barry and Granger boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Granger is primarily a boy name.