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Iverson vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iverson

Boy #1,356 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Ivar (yew warrior)"

Origin: Old Norse/Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,356
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

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

Iverson Rank #1,356
Barry Rank #1,421

Iverson is more popular, ranked #1356 vs #1421 for Barry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iverson or Barry more popular?

Iverson is more popular, ranked #1356 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Iverson and Barry mean?

Iverson means "son of Ivar (yew warrior)" (Old Norse/Scandinavian origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Iverson and Barry boy or girl names?

Iverson is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.

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