Barbara vs Bobbie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Girl #2,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

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Barbara Rank #860

Bobbie Rank #2,654

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #2654 for Bobbie.

Is Barbara or Bobbie more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Bobbie at #2654 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Bobbie mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Bobbie means "bright fame" (Old High German origin).

Are Barbara and Bobbie boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Bobbie is primarily a girl name.