Barry vs Kendall

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 #1,232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"valley of the River Kent"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Kendall Rank #1,232

Kendall is more popular, ranked #1232 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Barry or Kendall more popular?

Kendall is more popular, ranked #1232 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Kendall mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Kendall means "valley of the River Kent" (Old English origin).

Are Barry and Kendall boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Kendall is primarily a boy name.