Barry vs Liham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barry

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,421
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Liham

Boy #6,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"letter, written message"

Origin: Tagalog

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,616
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Barry Rank #1,421
Liham Rank #6,616

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barry or Liham more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Barry and Liham mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Barry and Liham boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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