Barry vs Jakobi

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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Jakobi

Boy #1,574 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, he who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,574
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jake, Kobi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barry Rank #1,421
Jakobi Rank #1,574

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1574 for Jakobi.

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

Jakobi ___

  • Jakobi James
  • Jakobi Elijah
  • Jakobi Andre
  • Jakobi Rashad
  • Jakobi Marcus
  • Jakobi David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barry

Gary Larry Terry Carol Sharon

If you choose Jakobi

Devante Aaliyah Malachi Taraji Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barry or Jakobi more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Jakobi at #1574 in the United States.

What do Barry and Jakobi mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Jakobi means "supplanter, he who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barry and Jakobi boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Jakobi is primarily a boy name.

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