Barley vs Vidar

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

Barley Rank #24,885
Vidar Rank #25,045

Barley is more popular, ranked #24885 vs #25045 for Vidar.

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

Vidar ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barley or Vidar more popular?

Barley is more popular, ranked #24885 compared to Vidar at #25045 in the United States.

What do Barley and Vidar mean?

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

Are Barley and Vidar boy or girl names?

Barley is primarily a boy name. Vidar is primarily a boy name.

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