Barr
- Pronunciation
- [Barr]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Gateway
- Origin
- English
Quick Facts About Barr
5,642
English baby names in our dictionary
3,391
English male names
91
4-letter B-names in our dictionary
783
B-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar | Boar | Male | Anglo |
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