Barry vs Slater

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barry

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,421
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Slater

Boy #1,543 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who works with slate"

Origin: Middle English (sclater/slater)

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,543
Total SSA Count
114
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barry Rank #1,421
Slater Rank #1,543

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1543 for Slater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barry or Slater more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Slater at #1543 in the United States.

What do Barry and Slater mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin).

Are Barry and Slater boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Slater is primarily a boy name.

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