Andrea vs Barbara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrea

Girl #185 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"strong, brave, manly"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Andrea Rank #185

Barbara Rank #860

Andrea is more popular, ranked #185 vs #860 for Barbara.

Is Andrea or Barbara more popular?

Andrea is more popular, ranked #185 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Andrea and Barbara mean?

Andrea means "strong, brave, manly" (Greek origin). Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin).

Are Andrea and Barbara boy or girl names?

Andrea is primarily a girl name. Barbara is primarily a girl name.