Barry vs Sammy

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 #1,559 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Arabic-speaking

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Sammy Rank #1,559

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1559 for Sammy.

Is Barry or Sammy more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Sammy at #1559 in the United States.

What do Barry and Sammy mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Sammy means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barry and Sammy boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Sammy is primarily a boy name.