Link vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Link

Boy #1,419 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"chain link, connection"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American English Gaming culture

15 High Risk

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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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Link Rank #1,419

Barry Rank #1,421

Link is more popular, ranked #1419 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Link or Barry more popular?

Link is more popular, ranked #1419 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Link and Barry mean?

Link means "chain link, connection" (Old English/Norse origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Link and Barry boy or girl names?

Link is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.