Barry

Pronunciation: [ b-AR-ee ]

Girl Name #68,856 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Barry is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-AR-ee.

Parents who love the name Barry often also consider Barbara, Bama, Barney .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #68,856
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Barrett #4837

Nicknames

Bar Bay Barie

Also a Boy Name

Barry is also used as a boy name, ranked #1421.

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Similar Names

Barbara Bama Barney Bailey Basil Baxter Bart Ballard

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barry

Is Barry a boy or girl name?

Barry is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #68856. As a boy name, it is ranked #1421. Barry is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Barry?

Barry is pronounced b-AR-ee.

How popular is the name Barry?

Barry is currently ranked #68856 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Barry?

Common nicknames for Barry include Bar, Bay, and Barie.

Is Barry a common or rare name?

Barry is an uncommon name, ranked #68856 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Barry

Barry is a girl name .

Is Barry a boy or girl name? Barry is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #68,856 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,421. Barry is more commonly used as a boy name.

Barry is currently ranked #68,856 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

Alternative spellings of Barry include Barrett . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.