Barley vs Kayren

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
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Popularity Comparison

Barley Rank #24,885
Kayren Rank #23,551

Kayren is more popular, ranked #23551 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

Kayren ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barley or Kayren more popular?

Kayren is more popular, ranked #23551 compared to Barley at #24885 in the United States.

What do Barley and Kayren mean?

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

Are Barley and Kayren boy or girl names?

Barley is primarily a boy name. Kayren is primarily a girl name.

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