Barry vs Cypress

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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Cypress

Boy #1,418 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cypress tree"

Origin: Greek kyparissos

Cultural Roots

American English Mediterranean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,418
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cy, Cy-Cy, Press

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barry Rank #1,421
Cypress Rank #1,418

Cypress is more popular, ranked #1418 vs #1421 for Barry.

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

Cypress ___

  • Cypress James
  • Cypress River
  • Cypress Stone
  • Cypress Reed
  • Cypress Blue
  • Cypress Wolf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barry

Gary Larry Terry Carol Sharon

If you choose Cypress

Aspen Birch Juniper Rowan Cedar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barry or Cypress more popular?

Cypress is more popular, ranked #1418 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Cypress mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Cypress means "cypress tree" (Greek kyparissos origin).

Are Barry and Cypress boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Cypress is primarily a boy name.

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