Barry vs Thorin

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 #1,361 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bold, daring (thunder-bold)"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian Fantasy/Tolkien fandom American

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Thorin Rank #1,361

Thorin is more popular, ranked #1361 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Barry or Thorin more popular?

Thorin is more popular, ranked #1361 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Thorin mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Thorin means "bold, daring (thunder-bold)" (Old Norse origin).

Are Barry and Thorin boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Thorin is primarily a boy name.