Barclay Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Barclay Name at a Glance

Name	Barclay
Meaning	The Scottish spelling of the English surname Barkeley, meaning birch-wood or the birch tree meadow.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Barclay Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Barclay means “The Scottish spelling of the English surname Barkeley, meaning birch-wood or the birch tree meadow”. 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.

Barclay Name Origin

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

Is Barclay a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Barclay

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