Barry vs Ripley

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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Ripley

Girl #1,249 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strip-shaped woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,249
Total SSA Count
186
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rip, Ripps

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barry Rank #1,421
Ripley Rank #1,249

Ripley is more popular, ranked #1249 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

Ripley ___

  • Ripley Jane
  • Ripley Mae
  • Ripley Scout
  • Ripley Blake
  • Ripley Quinn
  • Ripley Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barry

Gary Larry Terry Carol Sharon

If you choose Ripley

Rowan Sloane Archer Scout Harlow

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barry or Ripley more popular?

Ripley is more popular, ranked #1249 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Ripley mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Ripley means "strip-shaped woodland clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Barry and Ripley boy or girl names?

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

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