Barley vs Hazard

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

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Barley →

Popularity Comparison

Barley Rank #24,885
Hazard Rank #24,758

Hazard is more popular, ranked #24758 vs #24885 for Barley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barley ___

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

Hazard ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barley

Rye Sage Hazel Oat Clover

If you choose Hazard

No sibling data available yet.

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barley or Hazard more popular?

Hazard is more popular, ranked #24758 compared to Barley at #24885 in the United States.

What do Barley and Hazard mean?

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

Are Barley and Hazard boy or girl names?

Barley is primarily a boy name. Hazard is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Hazard vs Barley Barley vs Kopen Barley vs Camir Barley vs Abaddon Barley vs Geoni
← Full profile: Barley ← Full profile: Hazard Browse all baby names