Barry vs Tristen

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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Tristen

Boy #1,434 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"tumult, noise"

Origin: Celtic/Pictish

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,434
Total SSA Count
127
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tris

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barry Rank #1,421
Tristen Rank #1,434

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1434 for Tristen.

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

Tristen ___

  • Tristen James
  • Tristen Lee
  • Tristen Michael
  • Tristen Alexander
  • Tristen William
  • Tristen Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barry

Gary Larry Terry Carol Sharon

If you choose Tristen

Isolde Morgan Gawain Elaine Lancelot

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barry or Tristen more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Tristen at #1434 in the United States.

What do Barry and Tristen mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Tristen means "tumult, noise" (Celtic/Pictish origin).

Are Barry and Tristen boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Tristen is primarily a boy name.

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