Barry vs Taylen

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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Taylen

Boy #1,518 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"tailor, cutter of cloth"

Origin: Old French via English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,518
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tay, Len

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barry Rank #1,421
Taylen Rank #1,518

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1518 for Taylen.

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

Taylen ___

  • Taylen James
  • Taylen Lee
  • Taylen Ryan
  • Taylen Michael
  • Taylen Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barry

Gary Larry Terry Carol Sharon

If you choose Taylen

Jaylen Brooklyn Riley Kayla Kyler

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barry or Taylen more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Taylen at #1518 in the United States.

What do Barry and Taylen mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Taylen means "tailor, cutter of cloth" (Old French via English origin).

Are Barry and Taylen boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Taylen is primarily a boy name.

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