Barry vs Nickolas

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 #1,548 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (nike + laos)

English American European Christian

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Nickolas Rank #1,548

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1548 for Nickolas.

Is Barry or Nickolas more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Nickolas at #1548 in the United States.

What do Barry and Nickolas mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Nickolas means "victory of the people" (Greek (nike + laos) origin).

Are Barry and Nickolas boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Nickolas is primarily a boy name.