Berry

♂ Boy

Pronounced BEH-ree /ˈbɛ.ri/High

Meaning: Variously the English word berry (a small fruit), an English place/surname ('a fortified manor/stronghold', from burh), and a pet form of names like Bernard; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A berry; a fortified manor: Berry is an English word/surname. Crisp, homey, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys).

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MeaningVariously the English word berry (a small fruit), an English place/surname ('a fortified manor/stronghold', from burh), and a pet form of names like Bernard; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7804 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1963

Total births (all-time)≈ 5,733

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Berry comes variously from the English word berry (a small fruit), an English place/surname ('a fortified manor/stronghold', from burh), and a pet form of names like Bernard (routes layered, which we note; Motown's Berry Gordy). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'BEH-ree').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare, a-berry at the root, and homey.

Did you know? Berry is variously the word berry (a small fruit), an English place/surname ('a fortified manor', from burh), and a pet form of Bernard — crisp and homey, used for both sexes (here for boys; made known by Berry Gordy; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'BEH-ree').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Berry — unisex; routes layered

Variations

BerrieBernardBarry

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Berry mean?

Berry is variously the word 'a berry', an English place/surname ('a fortified manor'), and a pet form of Bernard; used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Berry?

It's said BEH-ree /ˈbɛ.ri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Berry a boy or girl name?

Berry is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Berry?

Berry is a rare name in the U.S.