Guy vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Guy

Boy #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

✓ 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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Guy Rank #1,562

Barry Rank #1,421

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1562 for Guy.

Is Guy or Barry more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Guy at #1562 in the United States.

What do Guy and Barry mean?

Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Guy and Barry boy or girl names?

Guy is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.