Jeffery vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffery

Boy #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,306
Total SSA Count
150
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

Jeffery Rank #1,306
Barry Rank #1,421

Jeffery is more popular, ranked #1306 vs #1421 for Barry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeffery or Barry more popular?

Jeffery is more popular, ranked #1306 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Jeffery and Barry mean?

Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Jeffery and Barry boy or girl names?

Jeffery is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.

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