Barry vs Ripley

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 #1,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strip-shaped clearing in woodland"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Barry Rank #1,421

Ripley Rank #1,402

Ripley is more popular, ranked #1402 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Barry or Ripley more popular?

Ripley is more popular, ranked #1402 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Ripley mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Ripley means "strip-shaped clearing in woodland" (Old English origin).

Are Barry and Ripley boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Ripley is primarily a boy name.