Barry

Boy's name

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

Meaning Fair-haired
Origin Gaelic
U.S. births in 2023 130
Peak year 1962

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Barry White - Singer known for soulful love songs.
  • Barry Bonds - Baseball player, holds home run records.
  • Barry Manilow - Singer-songwriter, known for pop hits.
  • Barry Sanders - NFL running back, Hall of Famer.
  • Barry Gibb - Member of the Bee Gees, music legend.
  • Barry Pepper - Actor, known for roles in war films.
  • Barry Zito - MLB pitcher, Cy Young Award winner.
  • Barry Corbin - Actor, known for Western and drama roles.
  • Barry Sonnenfeld - Director, "Men in Black" and "Addams Family."
  • Barry Lopez - Author, known for nature and environmental writing.

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