Barry vs Kysen

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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Kysen

Boy #1,375 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Ky (invented)"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,375
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ky

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barry Rank #1,421
Kysen Rank #1,375

Kysen is more popular, ranked #1375 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

Kysen ___

  • Kysen James
  • Kysen Lee
  • Kysen Cole
  • Kysen Reed
  • Kysen Blake
  • Kysen Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barry

Gary Larry Terry Carol Sharon

If you choose Kysen

Rylen Jaxon Brayden Kayla Kylie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barry or Kysen more popular?

Kysen is more popular, ranked #1375 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Kysen mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Kysen means "son of Ky (invented)" (American English origin).

Are Barry and Kysen boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Kysen is primarily a boy name.

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