Barbara vs Clair

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Girl #4,659 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin (clarus)

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Barbara Rank #860

Clair Rank #4,659

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #4659 for Clair.

Is Barbara or Clair more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Clair at #4659 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Clair mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Clair means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin (clarus) origin).

Are Barbara and Clair boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Clair is primarily a girl name.