Barry vs Liem

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 #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Liem Rank #5,715

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #5715 for Liem.

Is Barry or Liem more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Barry and Liem mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Barry and Liem boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.