Darien vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darien

Boy #1,254 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy, kingly, upholder of good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,254
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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Popularity Comparison

Darien Rank #1,254
Barry Rank #1,421

Darien is more popular, ranked #1254 vs #1421 for Barry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darien or Barry more popular?

Darien is more popular, ranked #1254 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Darien and Barry mean?

Darien means "wealthy, kingly, upholder of good" (Old Persian origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Darien and Barry boy or girl names?

Darien is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.

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