Ferrin vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferrin

Boy #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic Contemporary

✓ 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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Ferrin Rank #20,697

Barry Rank #1,421

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Is Ferrin or Barry more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Ferrin and Barry mean?

Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Ferrin and Barry boy or girl names?

Ferrin is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.