Barry vs Jet

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 #1,354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"black gemstone (fossilized wood)"

Origin: Old French/Greek

English Dutch American

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Jet Rank #1,354

Jet is more popular, ranked #1354 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Barry or Jet more popular?

Jet is more popular, ranked #1354 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Jet mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Jet means "black gemstone (fossilized wood)" (Old French/Greek origin).

Are Barry and Jet boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Jet is primarily a boy name.