Barry vs Shea

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 #1,494 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hawk-like"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Shea Rank #1,494

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1494 for Shea.

Is Barry or Shea more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Shea at #1494 in the United States.

What do Barry and Shea mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Shea means "hawk-like" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Barry and Shea boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Shea is primarily a boy name.