Ranger vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ranger

Boy #1,532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"forest guardian, one who patrols"

Origin: Old French via English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,532
Total SSA Count: 115
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Mars Niall Radley Terrence

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Barry

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,421
Total SSA Count: 130
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Ranger Rank #1,532

Barry Rank #1,421

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1532 for Ranger.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ranger or Barry more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Ranger at #1532 in the United States.

What do Ranger and Barry mean?

Ranger means "forest guardian, one who patrols" (Old French via English origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Ranger and Barry boy or girl names?

Ranger is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.

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