Barry vs Rush

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 #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Barry Rank #1,421

Rush Rank #1,496

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Barry or Rush more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Barry and Rush mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Barry and Rush boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.