Barry vs Vernon

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 #1,557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder grove"

Origin: Gaulish/Norman French

English French American

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Vernon Rank #1,557

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1557 for Vernon.

Is Barry or Vernon more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Vernon at #1557 in the United States.

What do Barry and Vernon mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Vernon means "alder grove" (Gaulish/Norman French origin).

Are Barry and Vernon boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Vernon is primarily a boy name.