Raheem vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raheem

Boy #1,383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic r-h-m root

Arabic Muslim African American South Asian

✓ 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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Raheem Rank #1,383

Barry Rank #1,421

Raheem is more popular, ranked #1383 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Raheem or Barry more popular?

Raheem is more popular, ranked #1383 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Raheem and Barry mean?

Raheem means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic r-h-m root origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Raheem and Barry boy or girl names?

Raheem is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.