Barry vs Jerome

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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Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Dutch German Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,341
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jerry, Rome, Jay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barry Rank #1,421
Jerome Rank #1,341

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 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

Jerome ___

  • Jerome Alexander
  • Jerome Michael
  • Jerome David
  • Jerome Anthony
  • Jerome James
  • Jerome Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barry

Gary Larry Terry Carol Sharon

If you choose Jerome

Gregory Bernard Cecilia Francis Lawrence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barry or Jerome more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Jerome mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Barry and Jerome boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.

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