Barry vs Keagan

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 #1,617 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the fiery one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Barry Rank #1,421

Keagan Rank #1,617

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1617 for Keagan.

Is Barry or Keagan more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Keagan at #1617 in the United States.

What do Barry and Keagan mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Keagan means "son of the fiery one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Barry and Keagan boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Keagan is primarily a boy name.