Barclay

Q: Is Barclay a boy or girl name?

Barclay is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #23342, and as a girl name it ranks #64625.

Q: How popular is the name Barclay?

Barclay is ranked #23342 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ b-AHRKL-ay ]

Boy Name #23,342 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Barclay is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-AHRKL-ay.

Parents who love the name Barclay often also consider Freeland, Bufard, Famous .

Popularity Over Time

#23,342

Current Rank

Peaked 1970 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #23,342
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Bar Bay Barie Barcie

Middle Name Ideas

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Barclay Dominic

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Also a Girl Name

Barclay is also used as a girl name, ranked #64625.

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Similar Names

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Bufard Boy English place name Famous Boy Latin via English Freeland Boy Old English Almon Boy Caymus Boy Timotheus Boy Keymarion Boy

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barclay

Is Barclay a boy or girl name?

Barclay is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #23342. As a girl name, it is ranked #64625. Barclay is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Barclay?

Barclay is pronounced b-AHRKL-ay.

How popular is the name Barclay?

Barclay is currently ranked #23342 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Barclay?

Common nicknames for Barclay include Bar, Bay, Barie, and Barcie.

Is Barclay a common or rare name?

Barclay is an uncommon name, ranked #23342 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Barclay

Barclay is a boy name .

Is Barclay a boy or girl name? Barclay is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #23,342 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #64,625. Barclay is more commonly used as a boy name.

Barclay is currently ranked #23,342 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Barclay include Bar, Bay, Barie, and Barcie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.