Barry vs Lenox

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 #1,555 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elm grove"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish American English

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Lenox Rank #1,555

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1555 for Lenox.

Is Barry or Lenox more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Lenox at #1555 in the United States.

What do Barry and Lenox mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Lenox means "elm grove" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Barry and Lenox boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Lenox is primarily a boy name.