Barry vs Hampton

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 #1,522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high settlement or estate"

Origin: Old English

American English WASP/preppy American

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Barry Rank #1,421

Hampton Rank #1,522

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1522 for Hampton.

Is Barry or Hampton more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Hampton at #1522 in the United States.

What do Barry and Hampton mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin).

Are Barry and Hampton boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Hampton is primarily a boy name.