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The name Barry is of Irish origin and means "fair-haired" or "spear bearer". It is a variant of the name Barrfhionn, which combines the Irish words barr (meaning "top" or "hair") and fionn (meaning "fair" or "white"). Barry has been used as a given name since medieval times in Ireland, and it became popular in the 19th century when the Irish emigrated to North America. It has several famous namesakes, including U.S. President Barack Obama (whose first name is a variant of Barry), Barry Bonds (former baseball player), and Barry White (singer). In Celtic mythology, the name Barrfhionn was also that of a goddess associated with childbirth and fertility. St. Finbarr, a 6th-century Irish bishop, is another well-known figure associated with the name Barry.

Barry is a popular name in Ireland, England, Wales, and the United States.

If you like the name Barry but want to explore other options, here are some similar sounding names to consider:

• Gary
• Harry
• Larry
• Perry
• Terry
• Jerry
• Carey
• Darryl
• Jared
• Karyn
• Mary
• Sherry
• Zachary