Arcturus vs Barley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barley

Boy #24,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"barley grain, of the barley field"

Origin: Old English baerlic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,885
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bar, Bari, Lee

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Arcturus Rank #24,943
Barley Rank #24,885

Barley is more popular, ranked #24885 vs #24943 for Arcturus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arcturus ___

No pairings available yet.

Barley ___

  • Barley James
  • Barley Fox
  • Barley Reed
  • Barley Stone
  • Barley Finn
  • Barley Cole

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arcturus or Barley more popular?

Barley is more popular, ranked #24885 compared to Arcturus at #24943 in the United States.

What do Arcturus and Barley mean?

Barley means "barley grain, of the barley field" (Old English baerlic origin).

Are Arcturus and Barley boy or girl names?

Arcturus is primarily a boy name. Barley is primarily a boy name.

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