Barclay Name Meaning
The name Barclay comes from Scottish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Barclay below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Barclay Name Meaning
Scottish, English (Rare)From a Scottish surname which was likely derived from the English place name Berkeley, meaning "birch wood" in Old English.
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