Barry vs Orson

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 #1,501 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little bear, bear cub"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Barry Rank #1,421

Orson Rank #1,501

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1501 for Orson.

Is Barry or Orson more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Orson at #1501 in the United States.

What do Barry and Orson mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Orson means "little bear, bear cub" (Old French origin).

Are Barry and Orson boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Orson is primarily a boy name.