West vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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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West Rank #1,339

Barry Rank #1,421

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is West or Barry more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do West and Barry mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are West and Barry boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.