Barry vs Payton

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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Payton

Girl #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Paega's town, farmstead settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#381
Total SSA Count
820
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pay, Payt

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barry Rank #1,421
Payton Rank #381

Payton is more popular, ranked #381 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

Payton ___

  • Payton Grace
  • Payton Ann
  • Payton Marie
  • Payton Rose
  • Payton Leigh
  • Payton Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barry

Gary Larry Terry Carol Sharon

If you choose Payton

Taylor Jordan Riley Bailey Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barry or Payton more popular?

Payton is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Payton mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Payton means "Paega's town, farmstead settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Barry and Payton boy or girl names?

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

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