Barbara vs Alexandra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Girl #221 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Barbara Rank #860

Alexandra Rank #221

Alexandra is more popular, ranked #221 vs #860 for Barbara.

Is Barbara or Alexandra more popular?

Alexandra is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Alexandra mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Alexandra means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Barbara and Alexandra boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Alexandra is primarily a girl name.