Barry vs Mayson

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 #1,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stone worker"

Origin: Old French via English

American English

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Barry Rank #1,421

Mayson Rank #1,331

Mayson is more popular, ranked #1331 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Barry or Mayson more popular?

Mayson is more popular, ranked #1331 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Mayson mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Mayson means "stone worker" (Old French via English origin).

Are Barry and Mayson boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Mayson is primarily a boy name.