Barry vs Maxton

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 #1,275 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Macks settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Barry Rank #1,421

Maxton Rank #1,275

Maxton is more popular, ranked #1275 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Barry or Maxton more popular?

Maxton is more popular, ranked #1275 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Maxton mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Maxton means "Macks settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Barry and Maxton boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Maxton is primarily a boy name.