Barry vs West

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 #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

West Rank #1,339

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Barry or West more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and West mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin).

Are Barry and West boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. West is primarily a boy name.