Barry vs Linus

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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Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Finnish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,423
Total SSA Count
129
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lin, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barry Rank #1,421
Linus Rank #1,423

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1423 for Linus.

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

Linus ___

  • Linus James
  • Linus August
  • Linus Theodore
  • Linus Oliver
  • Linus Felix
  • Linus Hugo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barry

Gary Larry Terry Carol Sharon

If you choose Linus

Snoopy Charlie Lucy Schroeder Violet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barry or Linus more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Barry and Linus mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Barry and Linus boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.

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