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Barry

Boy

Irish origin ยท /BAIR-ee/ ยท classic

Meaning: Anglicized form of Bairre, a short form of Fionnbharr, meaning fair-headed; also linked to Irish bearach, meaning spear.

Popularity 97/1002 syllablesPeaked 1962โ†“ Falling

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Most popular in the 1960s.

Today, Barry is one of the most common baby names (popularity 97/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

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