Barclay name meaning
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What does Barclay mean?
Unconventional unisex name Barclay means "Meadow of Birch Trees or Birch Tree Clearing" which is particulary used in English, Irish and Scottish is rooted from Old English language. Barclay is form of Berkeley.
Berkeley is variant form of Barclay. Outlandish Berkeley dominantly is used in English came from Old English, meaning of Berkeley is "Where Birches Grow and From the Birch Tree Meadow".
How do I pronounce Barclay?
You can pronounce the two syllabled name Barclay as b(a)-rc-lay. bar-clay is the different way(s) to pronounce the name.
Variants of Barclay
How popular is the name Barclay?
Barclay is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1912 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. In 1948, it ranked 1560th when 26 boys were named Barclay.
Over 972 babies in United States have been named Barclay. The name is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it has been in use since 1998 and peaked in 2014 when it ranked 1486th.
Also, Barclay is a familiar name in Liberia, Canada, England and Scotland. At least, 2000 people globally have been given the name as per our research.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2018 | 12080 | 5 | ||
| 2016 | 12102 | 5 | ||
| 2011 | 10791 | 6 | ||
| 2009 | 9851 | 7 | ||
| 2005 | 11467 | 5 | ||
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What numbers say about Barclay?
You are self-reliant, self-motivated and persistent. You are easily adaptable to change but sometimes, you can get comfy in your misery and stay there for a while. You are a wise person with great knowledge that you intend on sharing in the future. You are stubborn and self-motivated. You are an ambitious person, who's driven by success and high aspirations. You would climb the highest rock if that's necessary to accomplish something you want badly.
If you like Barclay, you would love these names
- Ailis - Admired and Perennial girl name Ailis came from Irish, Germanic and Gaelic is used in Irish. Ailis is equivalent of Alice in Irish language. Also Ailis is Irish cognate of Adelaide. Also Ailis is equivalent of Alice in Gaelic and Irish languages
- Eister is used commonly in Irish aimed at girls is of Old Persian and Irish origin, Eister means "Stern"
- Ryley - The widely accepted unisex name Ryley means "Island Meadow or Courageous" is originated from Old English is used especially in English and English
- Kenaye is originated from Irish, Kenaye means "A Good-Looking Woman" is a girl name. Kenaye is derived from Kenae.
- Fíona - Girl name Fíona means "Fion", used especially in Irish and English is originated from Irish language
Sibling Names for Barclay
Are you considering naming your new bundle of joy Barclay? If so, you may be wondering what other names would pair well with it for siblings. Here are some unique and meaningful names that complement Barclay perfectly.
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Names for Barclay's brother
Famous people named Barclay
- Barclay Fox, businessman, gardener and diarist
- Barclay Raunkiær, Danish explorer and author, who died very young
- Barclay Fowell Buxton, Rev
- Barclay James Harvest, English progressive rock band
- Barclay Littlewood, (born 1978 in Huddersfield
- Barclay Plager, Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and coach for the St
- Barclay Hope, Canadian actor
- Barclay Tagg, American thoroughbred horse trainer
- Barclay Martin, American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for Tennessee's 6th congressional district
- Barclay Henley, United States Representative from California
- Barclay Shaw, American professional artist best
- Barclay Radebaugh, American college basketball coach
- Barclay DeVeau in Peter Pan Live! as Producer
Lists having Barclay
- Boys names beginning with B
- Girls names beginning with B
- American Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- Irish Baby Names
- Scottish Baby Names
- Baby Names that mean Birch
- Baby Names that mean tree
- Baby Names that mean Meadow
- Baby Names that mean Trees
- Baby Names that mean Clearing