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Davon vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davon

Boy #1,567 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved (David) + valley (Devon)"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,567
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Davon Rank #1,567
Barry Rank #1,421

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1567 for Davon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davon or Barry more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Davon at #1567 in the United States.

What do Davon and Barry mean?

Davon means "beloved (David) + valley (Devon)" (American English origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Davon and Barry boy or girl names?

Davon is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.

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