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Barry vs Todd

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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Todd

Boy #1,598 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fox"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,598
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Barry Rank #1,421
Todd Rank #1,598

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1598 for Todd.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barry or Todd more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Todd at #1598 in the United States.

What do Barry and Todd mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Todd means "fox" (Middle English origin).

Are Barry and Todd boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Todd is primarily a boy name.

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