Barry vs Malek

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 #1,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic American North African

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Malek Rank #1,428

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1428 for Malek.

Is Barry or Malek more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Malek at #1428 in the United States.

What do Barry and Malek mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are Barry and Malek boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Malek is primarily a boy name.