Barbara vs Andrea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Girl #185 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"strong, brave, manly"

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Barbara Rank #860

Andrea Rank #185

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

Is Barbara or Andrea more popular?

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

What do Barbara and Andrea mean?

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

Are Barbara and Andrea boy or girl names?

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