Lael vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lael

Boy #1,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish Christian American Israeli

✓ 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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Lael Rank #1,468

Barry Rank #1,421

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1468 for Lael.

Is Lael or Barry more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Lael at #1468 in the United States.

What do Lael and Barry mean?

Lael means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Lael and Barry boy or girl names?

Lael is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.