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Warner vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Warner

Boy #1,500 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"army guard, protecting warrior"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,500
Total SSA Count
119
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Warner Rank #1,500
Barry Rank #1,421

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1500 for Warner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Warner or Barry more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Warner at #1500 in the United States.

What do Warner and Barry mean?

Warner means "army guard, protecting warrior" (Old High German origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Warner and Barry boy or girl names?

Warner is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.

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