Barry vs Phineas

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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Phineas

Boy #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,540
Total SSA Count
114
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Finn, Phin, Phinn

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barry Rank #1,421
Phineas Rank #1,540

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1540 for Phineas.

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

Phineas ___

  • Phineas James
  • Phineas Oliver
  • Phineas August
  • Phineas Leo
  • Phineas Grey
  • Phineas Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barry

Gary Larry Terry Carol Sharon

If you choose Phineas

Ferb Adelaide Theodore Isadora Barnaby

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barry or Phineas more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Phineas at #1540 in the United States.

What do Barry and Phineas mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin).

Are Barry and Phineas boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Phineas is primarily a boy name.

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