Barry vs Skylar

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 #1,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scholar"

Origin: Dutch

American Dutch English

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Barry Rank #1,421

Skylar Rank #1,553

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1553 for Skylar.

Is Barry or Skylar more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Skylar at #1553 in the United States.

What do Barry and Skylar mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Skylar means "scholar" (Dutch origin).

Are Barry and Skylar boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Skylar is primarily a boy name.