Gender: Male
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Spear; fair-haired, Marksman, From the Land that was Burned
Pronunciation: BEH-ree, /ˈbæri/, B AE R IY
Popularity Rank: #1,608
The name Barry means 'spear' or 'fair-haired' in Irish. It is derived from the Gaelic surname Báire, which was a nickname for a person with red hair or a ruddy complexion.
The name Barry is of Irish origin and means Spear; fair-haired, Marksman, From the Land that was Burned, Lives at the Barrier, Sharp, Pointed, Bear-strength, Spear, Javelin. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Barry is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, Ireland, and 89 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: BEH-ree
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈbæri/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: B AE R IY
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Barry is recorded 41,569 times globally, ranking it as the 1,608th most common name worldwide.
Barry is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 15,117 occurrences, making it the 156th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Barry is found among 1 in every 24 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #156 | 1 : 36 |
| United States of America | #590 | 1 : 190 |
| Ireland | #70 | 1 : 24 |
| Netherlands | #380 | 1 : 149 |
| South Africa | #1,062 | 1 : 1,143 |
| Canada | #385 | 1 : 236 |
| Hong Kong | #381 | 1 : 420 |
| Nigeria | #1,306 | 1 : 1,267 |
| France | #2,593 | 1 : 2,141 |
| Malaysia | #2,745 | 1 : 4,327 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Barry from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 27, 2024 06:56 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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