Scotty vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scotty

Boy #1,766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Scotland, Scotsman"

Origin: Latin/Old Norse

American Scottish English Australian

✓ 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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Scotty Rank #1,766

Barry Rank #1,421

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1766 for Scotty.

Is Scotty or Barry more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Scotty at #1766 in the United States.

What do Scotty and Barry mean?

Scotty means "from Scotland, Scotsman" (Latin/Old Norse origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Scotty and Barry boy or girl names?

Scotty is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.