Barry vs Radley

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 #1,584 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Radley (red clearing)"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Radley Rank #1,584

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1584 for Radley.

Is Barry or Radley more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Radley at #1584 in the United States.

What do Barry and Radley mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Radley means "from Radley (red clearing)" (Old English origin).

Are Barry and Radley boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Radley is primarily a boy name.