Kylin vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kylin

Boy #1,509 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"auspicious mythical creature"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Vietnamese Korean American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,509
Total SSA Count
118
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Kylin Rank #1,509
Barry Rank #1,421

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1509 for Kylin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kylin or Barry more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Kylin at #1509 in the United States.

What do Kylin and Barry mean?

Kylin means "auspicious mythical creature" (Chinese origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Kylin and Barry boy or girl names?

Kylin is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.

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