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Deon vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deon

Boy #1,316 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine, of Zeus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American African American English Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,316
Total SSA Count
148
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

Deon Rank #1,316
Barry Rank #1,421

Deon is more popular, ranked #1316 vs #1421 for Barry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deon or Barry more popular?

Deon is more popular, ranked #1316 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Deon and Barry mean?

Deon means "divine, of Zeus" (Greek origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Deon and Barry boy or girl names?

Deon is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.

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