Barry vs Harlow

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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Harlow

Girl #293 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock hill, rocky mound"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#293
Total SSA Count
1,079
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Harli, Lo, Harlo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barry Rank #1,421
Harlow Rank #293

Harlow is more popular, ranked #293 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

Harlow ___

  • Harlow Grace
  • Harlow Jane
  • Harlow Rose
  • Harlow Kate
  • Harlow Quinn
  • Harlow Sage

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barry

Gary Larry Terry Carol Sharon

If you choose Harlow

Marlowe Arlo Scout Lennon Bowie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barry or Harlow more popular?

Harlow is more popular, ranked #293 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Harlow mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Harlow means "rock hill, rocky mound" (Old English origin).

Are Barry and Harlow boy or girl names?

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

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