Barry vs Kysen

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 #1,375 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Ky (invented)"

Origin: American English

American

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Kysen Rank #1,375

Kysen is more popular, ranked #1375 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Barry or Kysen more popular?

Kysen is more popular, ranked #1375 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Kysen mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Kysen means "son of Ky (invented)" (American English origin).

Are Barry and Kysen boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Kysen is primarily a boy name.