Barry vs Milton

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 #1,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mill town, settlement by the mill"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Barry Rank #1,421

Milton Rank #1,429

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1429 for Milton.

Is Barry or Milton more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Milton at #1429 in the United States.

What do Barry and Milton mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Milton means "mill town, settlement by the mill" (Old English origin).

Are Barry and Milton boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Milton is primarily a boy name.