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Ferry vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Frisian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,658
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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

Ferry Rank #32,658
Barry Rank #1,421

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ferry or Barry more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Barry mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Ferry and Barry boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.

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