Barry vs Clero

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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Clero

Girl #68,802 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"clergy, learned one, one who casts lots"

Origin: Greek kleros

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#68,802
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cleo, Cler

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barry Rank #1,421
Clero Rank #68,802

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #68802 for Clero.

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

Clero ___

  • Clero Marie
  • Clero Ann
  • Clero Rose
  • Clero Belle
  • Clero Jane
  • Clero Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barry

Gary Larry Terry Carol Sharon

If you choose Clero

Cleo Mira Dora Vera Flora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barry or Clero more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Clero at #68802 in the United States.

What do Barry and Clero mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Clero means "clergy, learned one, one who casts lots" (Greek kleros origin).

Are Barry and Clero boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Clero is primarily a girl name.

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