Barry vs Cam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barry

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,421
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bar

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Cam

Boy #1,426 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"winding river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,426
Total SSA Count
129
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barry Rank #1,421
Cam Rank #1,426

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1426 for Cam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barry ___

  • Barry James
  • Barry John
  • Barry Michael
  • Barry Thomas
  • Barry Patrick
  • Barry Allen

Cam ___

  • Cam James
  • Cam Michael
  • Cam Alexander
  • Cam Lee
  • Cam Ryan
  • Cam Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barry

Gary Larry Terry Carol Sharon

If you choose Cam

Zoe Logan Harper Drew Riley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barry or Cam more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Cam at #1426 in the United States.

What do Barry and Cam mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Cam means "winding river" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Barry and Cam boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Cam is primarily a boy name.

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