Barry vs Olivia

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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Popularity Comparison

Barry Rank #1,421
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barry

Gary Larry Terry Carol Sharon

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barry or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Olivia mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Barry and Olivia boy or girl names?

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

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