Barry vs Sekani

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 #1,226 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"joy, laughter"

Origin: Tumbuka (Malawian)

African Malawian Zambian American

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Barry Rank #1,421

Sekani Rank #1,226

Sekani is more popular, ranked #1226 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Barry or Sekani more popular?

Sekani is more popular, ranked #1226 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Sekani mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Sekani means "joy, laughter" (Tumbuka (Malawian) origin).

Are Barry and Sekani boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Sekani is primarily a boy name.