Shaun vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English 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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Shaun Rank #1,568

Barry Rank #1,421

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1568 for Shaun.

Is Shaun or Barry more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Shaun at #1568 in the United States.

What do Shaun and Barry mean?

Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Shaun and Barry boy or girl names?

Shaun is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.