Barry vs Scout

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 #1,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who observes, explorer"

Origin: Old French (escouter)

American

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Scout Rank #1,485

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1485 for Scout.

Is Barry or Scout more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Scout at #1485 in the United States.

What do Barry and Scout mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Scout means "one who observes, explorer" (Old French (escouter) origin).

Are Barry and Scout boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Scout is primarily a boy name.