What does the name Barry mean?

The name Barry means "Fair-haired".

What is the origin of the name Barry?

Barry is a name of Gaelic origin.

In 2023, 130 babies were named Barry in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Barry is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 130 →

All-Time Total: 181,017

Peak Year: 1962

Barry is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Bairre, meaning "spear."

Boy names closely related to Barry

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Girl names closely related to Barry

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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