Barley vs Shayar

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

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Shayar

Boy #24,965 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"poet, one who feels deeply"

Origin: Arabic sha'ara

Cultural Roots

Arabic Urdu Pakistani Indian Muslim Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,965
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shay, Yar

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Popularity Comparison

Barley Rank #24,885
Shayar Rank #24,965

Barley is more popular, ranked #24885 vs #24965 for Shayar.

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

Shayar ___

  • Shayar Ali
  • Shayar Ahmad
  • Shayar Hassan
  • Shayar Raza
  • Shayar Kabir

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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If you choose Shayar

Zafar Layla Adnan Farida

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barley or Shayar more popular?

Barley is more popular, ranked #24885 compared to Shayar at #24965 in the United States.

What do Barley and Shayar mean?

Barley means "barley grain, of the barley field" (Old English baerlic origin). Shayar means "poet, one who feels deeply" (Arabic sha'ara origin).

Are Barley and Shayar boy or girl names?

Barley is primarily a boy name. Shayar is primarily a boy name.

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