Monroe vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Monroe

Boy #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

✓ 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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Monroe Rank #1,282

Barry Rank #1,421

Monroe is more popular, ranked #1282 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Monroe or Barry more popular?

Monroe is more popular, ranked #1282 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Monroe and Barry mean?

Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Monroe and Barry boy or girl names?

Monroe is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.