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Barry name meaning
First Name
181k
in the U.S.
since 1880
181k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
47k
in the U.S.
in 2010
47k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Barry mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Barry
User Submitted Origins
English
40%
Irish
33%
Welsh
19%
American
5%
Canadian
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from South Africa, the name Barry means "White or fair headed".
- A user from Michigan, U.S. says the name Barry is of Irish origin and means "Spear/ Spearhead".
- According to a user from France, the name Barry is of Irish origin and means "Fair-headed".
- According to a user from Australia, the name Barry is of English origin and means "Spearhead or spear".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
adjective Bar"ry
Divided into bars; -- said of the field.
Wiktionary
Anglicized form of Irish Barra, short form of Fionnbharr, from fionn (“white”) + barr (“head”).
- A male given name from Irish
- A surname derived from the given name, or from place names in Scotland and Wales.
In Wales, said to be named after Saint Baruc, who was buried on Barry Island.
- Any of a number of places:
- A coastal town in the Vale of Glamorgan county borough, Wales, United Kingdom.
Diminutive form
- A male given name Abbreviation of Bartholomew.
- A male given name Abbreviation of Barack.
Notable Persons Named Barry
Notable Persons Named Barry
Barry Gibb
Barry Gibb is a musician. His ongoing career started in 1955. Barry was given the name Barry Alan Crompton Gibb on September 1st, 1946 in Douglas, Isle of Man. Barry is also known as Johnny Hayes.
Barry Goldwater
Barry Goldwater was an office holder. Barry was given the name Barry Morris Goldwater on January 2nd, 1909 in Phoenix, Arizona Territory, U.S. He died on May 29th, 1998.
Barry Bonds
Barry Bonds is a baseball player for the Miami Marlins. Barry was born on July 24th, 1964 in Riverside, California.
Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow is a pop music, soft rock, and easy listening singer-songwriter and theatrical producer. His ongoing career started in 1964. Barry was given the name Barry Alan Pincus on June 17th, 1943 in Brooklyn.
Barry White
Barry White was a rhythm, blues, soul music, funk, and disco singer-songwriter, record producer, arrangement, and musician. He plays Piano, Harpsichord, Keyboard instrument, Drum kit, Recorder (musical instrument), and Vocals. His most notable accomplishments were from 1963 to 2003. Barry was given the name Barry Eugene Carter on September 12th, 1944 in Galveston, Texas. He died on July 4th, 2003.
Barry Pepper
Barry Pepper is an actor. Barry was born on April 4th, 1970 in Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Barry
Notable Persons With the Last Name Barry
Maryanne Trump Barry
Maryanne Trump Barry is a Judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, Judge of theUnited States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and Judge of theUnited States District Court for. Maryanne was born on April 5th, 1937.
Rick Barry
Rick Barry is a basketball player for the Oakland Oaks / Washington Caps, New York Nets, Golden State Warriors, and Houston Rockets. He was most prominent from 1965 to 1980. Rick was born on March 28th, 1944 in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
John Barry
John Barry was a film score musician. He was most prominent from 1959 to 2006. John was given the name John Barry Prendergast on November 3rd, 1933 in York. He breathed his last breath on January 30th, 2011.
Dave Barry
Dave Barry is a writer. Dave was given the name David McAlister Barry on July 3rd, 1947 in Armonk, New York, U.S.
Brent Barry
Brent Barry is a basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, Seattle SuperSonics, San Antonio Spurs, and Houston Rockets. He was most prominent from 1995 to 2009. Brent was born on December 31st, 1971 in Hempstead (village), New York.
Gareth Barry
Gareth Barry is a soccer player for the Everton F.C., Brighton & Hove Albion F.C., Aston Villa F.C., Manchester City F.C., and England national football team. Gareth was born on February 23rd, 1981 in Hastings, England.
- Marion BarryMember of the Council of the District of Columbia
- Gene BarryActor
- Raymond J. BarryActor
- James BarrySurgeon
- Todd BarryComedian
- Jon BarryBasketball Player
- Pat Barry
- Patricia BarryActress
- Sir Charles BarryArchitect
- Kevin BarryMedical Student
- Megan Barry
- Lynda BarryComics Creator
- John Barry
- Jack Barry
Common last names for Barry
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Barry | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 84.47% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 10.54% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.37% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.37% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.49% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Barry
People with the last name Barry are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Barry
| #738 | Popular Surnames |
| #98 | Last Name First Names |
| #20 | Boy Names Unique to the Northeast |
| #16 | Boy Names Unique to the Mideast |