Perry vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perry

Boy #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

English Welsh 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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Perry Rank #1,243

Barry Rank #1,421

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Perry or Barry more popular?

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Perry and Barry mean?

Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Perry and Barry boy or girl names?

Perry is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.