Barry vs Rian

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 #1,263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic British

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Rian Rank #1,263

Rian is more popular, ranked #1263 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Barry or Rian more popular?

Rian is more popular, ranked #1263 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Rian mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Rian means "little king" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Barry and Rian boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Rian is primarily a boy name.