Barry
BARE-ee
Popularity
#1415
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
181,921
Peak Year
#6,610 in 1962
First Recorded
1883
Style
Vintage, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An Anglicized form of the Irish name Bairre, meaning 'fair-haired'.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Barry Manilow
American singer-songwriter and producer.
Barry Bonds
American former professional baseball player.
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