Barry vs Perry

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 #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

English Welsh American

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Perry Rank #1,243

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Barry or Perry more popular?

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Perry mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Barry and Perry boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.