Barry Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Barry Name at a Glance

Name	Barry
Meaning	Fair haired. Also from the Irish word for spear. Used regurarly throughout the English-speaking world since the early 20th century.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Barry Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Barry means “Fair haired. Also from the Irish word for spear. Used regurarly throughout the English-speaking world since the early 20th century”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Barry Name Origin

Our database records Barry under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Barry a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Barry is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Barry

When considering Barry for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.