Barley vs Orrick

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
Orrick Rank #24,726

Orrick is more popular, ranked #24726 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

Orrick ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barley or Orrick more popular?

Orrick is more popular, ranked #24726 compared to Barley at #24885 in the United States.

What do Barley and Orrick mean?

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

Are Barley and Orrick boy or girl names?

Barley is primarily a boy name. Orrick is primarily a boy name.

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