Barris
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Barris
The name 'Barris' is likely a variant of 'Barry' or derived from the Irish Gaelic *Barrfhionn*, meaning "fair-haired" or "spear-head," with roots in Old Irish.
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Etymology
The name 'Barris' is likely a variant of 'Barry' or derived from the Irish Gaelic *Barrfhionn*, meaning "fair-haired" or "spear-head," with roots in Old Irish. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly Ireland, with no specific religious association; historically, it may appear as a surname or given name linked to Norman or Anglo-Norman settlement in Ireland.
Barris currently ranks #6,456 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1982.
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