Barry vs Cloris

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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Cloris

Girl #68,804 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blooming, goddess of flowers"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#68,804
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barry Rank #1,421
Cloris Rank #68,804

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #68804 for Cloris.

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

Cloris ___

  • Cloris Anne
  • Cloris Marie
  • Cloris Jane
  • Cloris Ruth
  • Cloris Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barry

Gary Larry Terry Carol Sharon

If you choose Cloris

Doris Flora Iris Myrtle Gladys

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barry or Cloris more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Cloris at #68804 in the United States.

What do Barry and Cloris mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Cloris means "blooming, goddess of flowers" (Greek origin).

Are Barry and Cloris boy or girl names?

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

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