Zack vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zack

Boy #1,388 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew

✓ 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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Zack Rank #1,388

Barry Rank #1,421

Zack is more popular, ranked #1388 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Zack or Barry more popular?

Zack is more popular, ranked #1388 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Zack and Barry mean?

Zack means "God has remembered" (Hebrew origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Zack and Barry boy or girl names?

Zack is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.