Barry vs Kruz

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 #1,278 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cross"

Origin: Spanish/Latin

Spanish Latin American American

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Kruz Rank #1,278

Kruz is more popular, ranked #1278 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Barry or Kruz more popular?

Kruz is more popular, ranked #1278 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Kruz mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Kruz means "cross" (Spanish/Latin origin).

Are Barry and Kruz boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Kruz is primarily a boy name.