Barry vs Hakeem

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 #1,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise, judicious"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic West African Muslim Nigerian American

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Hakeem Rank #1,262

Hakeem is more popular, ranked #1262 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Barry or Hakeem more popular?

Hakeem is more popular, ranked #1262 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Hakeem mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Hakeem means "wise, judicious" (Arabic origin).

Are Barry and Hakeem boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Hakeem is primarily a boy name.