72
Success
70
Cheerfulness
65
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
72▲
Morality
47▼
Health
64
Warmth
65
Cheerfulness
70
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
68
Barry Name Personality
The name Barry projects ambition and intelligence. People hearing this name tend to picture someone driven and capable. With exceptionally strong success (72/100) paired with equally impressive cheerfulness (70/100), Barry creates a well-rounded first impression. Overall, Barry is a name with strong positive associations, averaging 64/100 across all five personality dimensions.
Community Ratings
Classic7.3
Mature5.7
Formal3.1
Upper Class4.1
Urban3.7
Wholesome7.5
Strong8.2
Refined4.1
Strange5.2
Simple7.7
Serious3.8
Nerdy6.0
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 141 ratings.
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Famous People Named Barry
- Barry BondsMLB home run record holder
- Barry WhiteSoul singer, deep voice icon
- Barry ManilowPop singer-songwriter
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barry
What does the name Barry say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Barry scores highest in Success (72/100) and lowest in Morality (47/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in success and average in morality.
Is Barry a boy name?▾
Barry is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (72), Warmth (65), Morality (47), Health (64), and Cheerfulness (70).
What is the Success rating for the name Barry?▾
Barry has a Success rating of 72 out of 100, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Barry sound?▾
Barry has a Warmth rating of 65 out of 100, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Barry compare to other names?▾
Barry's strongest dimension is Success at 72/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Barry with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Barry?▾
Notable people named Barry include Barry Bonds, Barry White and Barry Manilow. Name Halo lists 3 famous Barrys with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores (0-100 scale) are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores above 70 are considered very high; below 30 is very low.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.