Landry vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Landry

Boy #1,387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the land"

Origin: Old German

Cultural Roots

American French Cajun/Louisiana

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,387
Total SSA Count
135
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

Landry Rank #1,387
Barry Rank #1,421

Landry is more popular, ranked #1387 vs #1421 for Barry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Landry or Barry more popular?

Landry is more popular, ranked #1387 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Landry and Barry mean?

Landry means "ruler of the land" (Old German origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Landry and Barry boy or girl names?

Landry is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.

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