Barbara vs Claire

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Girl #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"famous, renowned"

Origin: Latin

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Barbara Rank #860

Claire Rank #67

Claire is more popular, ranked #67 vs #860 for Barbara.

Is Barbara or Claire more popular?

Claire is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Claire mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Claire means "famous, renowned" (Latin origin).

Are Barbara and Claire boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Claire is primarily a girl name.