Barry vs Pierson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barry

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,421
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Barry' can be twisted to 'scary'"}

Full profile for Barry →

Pierson

Boy #1,460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Peter (son of the rock)"

Origin: Old English/Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,460
Total SSA Count
124
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Pierson →

Popularity Comparison

Barry Rank #1,421
Pierson Rank #1,460

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1460 for Pierson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barry or Pierson more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Pierson at #1460 in the United States.

What do Barry and Pierson mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Pierson means "son of Peter (son of the rock)" (Old English/Norman French origin).

Are Barry and Pierson boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Pierson is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Pierson vs Barry Barry vs Maddux Barry vs Zeppelin Barry vs Nate Barry vs Kael
← Full profile: Barry ← Full profile: Pierson Browse all baby names