Barry vs Terrell

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 #1,495 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thunder ruler, powerful"

Origin: Old French / Germanic

American African American English

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Barry Rank #1,421

Terrell Rank #1,495

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1495 for Terrell.

Is Barry or Terrell more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Terrell at #1495 in the United States.

What do Barry and Terrell mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Terrell means "thunder ruler, powerful" (Old French / Germanic origin).

Are Barry and Terrell boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Terrell is primarily a boy name.