Barry vs Shilo

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 #1,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful, tranquil"

Origin: Hebrew

English-speaking Hebrew African American American

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Shilo Rank #1,670

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1670 for Shilo.

Is Barry or Shilo more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Shilo at #1670 in the United States.

What do Barry and Shilo mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Shilo means "peaceful, tranquil" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barry and Shilo boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Shilo is primarily a boy name.