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Finnick vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Finnick

Boy #1,379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair, white (from Finn)"

Origin: Irish/Old Irish fionn

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,379
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme_pattern, :severity=>:low, :message=>"'Finnick' ending sounds like 'sick/thick/dick'"}

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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

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Barry' can be twisted to 'scary'"}

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Popularity Comparison

Finnick Rank #1,379
Barry Rank #1,421

Finnick is more popular, ranked #1379 vs #1421 for Barry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Finnick or Barry more popular?

Finnick is more popular, ranked #1379 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Finnick and Barry mean?

Finnick means "fair, white (from Finn)" (Irish/Old Irish fionn origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Finnick and Barry boy or girl names?

Finnick is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.

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