Barbara vs Balam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Boy #8,478 Most Popular

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Barbara Rank #860

Balam Rank #8,478

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #8478 for Balam.

Is Barbara or Balam more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Balam at #8478 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Balam mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin).

Are Barbara and Balam boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Balam is primarily a boy name.