Barry
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Barry
Barry derives from the Irish name Bairre, which is believed to come from the Gaelic word "barr" meaning "fair-haired" or "top/summit." The name gained prominence through Saint Barritus (Barry) of Cork, an early Irish saint, and became widely used in English-speaking countries, particularly Ireland, Britain, and later America during the 20th century.
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Etymology
Barry derives from the Irish name Bairre, which is believed to come from the Gaelic word "barr" meaning "fair-haired" or "top/summit." The name gained prominence through Saint Barritus (Barry) of Cork, an early Irish saint, and became widely used in English-speaking countries, particularly Ireland, Britain, and later America during the 20th century.
Barry currently ranks #1,520 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1962.
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