Barry vs Jenson

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 #1,350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jens (John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

English Scandinavian British

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Jenson Rank #1,350

Jenson is more popular, ranked #1350 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Barry or Jenson more popular?

Jenson is more popular, ranked #1350 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Jenson mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Jenson means "son of Jens (John)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Barry and Jenson boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Jenson is primarily a boy name.