Barry vs Isiah

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 #1,312 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian American African American

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Isiah Rank #1,312

Isiah is more popular, ranked #1312 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Barry or Isiah more popular?

Isiah is more popular, ranked #1312 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Isiah mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Isiah means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barry and Isiah boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Isiah is primarily a boy name.