Barry vs Sidney

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 #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Sidney Rank #1,374

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Barry or Sidney more popular?

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Sidney mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Barry and Sidney boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Sidney is primarily a boy name.