Barry vs Lester

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 #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Barry Rank #1,421

Lester Rank #1,578

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Barry or Lester more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Barry and Lester mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Barry and Lester boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.