Barry vs Jai

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 #1,308 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory, triumph"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu South Asian Sikh English

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Barry Rank #1,421

Jai Rank #1,308

Jai is more popular, ranked #1308 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Barry or Jai more popular?

Jai is more popular, ranked #1308 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Jai mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Jai means "victory, triumph" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Barry and Jai boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Jai is primarily a boy name.