Barry vs Jerome

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 #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

English French Dutch German Catholic

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Jerome Rank #1,341

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Barry or Jerome more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Jerome mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Barry and Jerome boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.