Phineas vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phineas

Boy #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

English American Jewish

✓ 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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Phineas Rank #1,540

Barry Rank #1,421

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1540 for Phineas.

Is Phineas or Barry more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Phineas at #1540 in the United States.

What do Phineas and Barry mean?

Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Phineas and Barry boy or girl names?

Phineas is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.