Barry vs Malikai

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 #1,332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my messenger, my angel"

Origin: Hebrew

American Christian African-American Hebrew

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Malikai Rank #1,332

Malikai is more popular, ranked #1332 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Barry or Malikai more popular?

Malikai is more popular, ranked #1332 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Malikai mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Malikai means "my messenger, my angel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barry and Malikai boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Malikai is primarily a boy name.