Barry vs Koe

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 #1,493 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"modern spelling of Coe (jackdaw bird)"

Origin: Old English

American

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Barry Rank #1,421

Koe Rank #1,493

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1493 for Koe.

Is Barry or Koe more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Koe at #1493 in the United States.

What do Barry and Koe mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Koe means "modern spelling of Coe (jackdaw bird)" (Old English origin).

Are Barry and Koe boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Koe is primarily a boy name.