Barry vs Kip

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 #1,457 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pointed hill"

Origin: Middle English

English American Dutch

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Kip Rank #1,457

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1457 for Kip.

Is Barry or Kip more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Kip at #1457 in the United States.

What do Barry and Kip mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Kip means "pointed hill" (Middle English origin).

Are Barry and Kip boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Kip is primarily a boy name.