Darrell vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrell

Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,470
Total SSA Count: 123
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Demari Lazarus Taylen Zamari

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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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Jaire Xzavier Kenny Will

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Popularity Comparison

Darrell Rank #1,470

Barry Rank #1,421

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1470 for Darrell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrell or Barry more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Darrell at #1470 in the United States.

What do Darrell and Barry mean?

Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Darrell and Barry boy or girl names?

Darrell is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.

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