Barry vs Mirth

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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Mirth

Girl #69,003 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"merriment, joyful laughter"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#69,003
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Miri

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barry Rank #1,421
Mirth Rank #69,003

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #69003 for Mirth.

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

Mirth ___

  • Mirth Joy
  • Mirth Rose
  • Mirth Grace
  • Mirth Belle
  • Mirth Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barry

Gary Larry Terry Carol Sharon

If you choose Mirth

Solace Blythe Verity Merit Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barry or Mirth more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Mirth at #69003 in the United States.

What do Barry and Mirth mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Mirth means "merriment, joyful laughter" (Old English origin).

Are Barry and Mirth boy or girl names?

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

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