Emmet vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmet

Boy #1,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"universal, whole"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

✓ All Clear

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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Emmet Rank #1,596

Barry Rank #1,421

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1596 for Emmet.

Is Emmet or Barry more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Emmet at #1596 in the United States.

What do Emmet and Barry mean?

Emmet means "universal, whole" (Germanic origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Emmet and Barry boy or girl names?

Emmet is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.