Barry vs Lazarus

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 #1,337 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has helped"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English Greek

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Lazarus Rank #1,337

Lazarus is more popular, ranked #1337 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Barry or Lazarus more popular?

Lazarus is more popular, ranked #1337 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Lazarus mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Lazarus means "God has helped" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barry and Lazarus boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Lazarus is primarily a boy name.