Barry
Discover the meaning and origin of the name Barry
Barry
Boy
irish
2 syllables
Barry is an irish boy's name meaning "Marksman; fair-haired; lives at the barrier; spear".
Parents who choose Barry pick a boy name from the irish tradition, meaning "Marksman; fair-haired; lives at the barrier; spear". It has 2 syllables.
- Origin
- irish
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
Marksman; fair-haired; lives at the barrier; spear
Popularity
Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))
Quick answers about Barry
Very rare in US records
What does Barry mean?
Barry is a boy name of irish origin meaning "Marksman; fair-haired; lives at the barrier; spear".
Is Barry a rare name?
Yes. Barry does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Questions parents ask about Barry
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