Barbara vs Clarence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Girl #71,545 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

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Barbara Rank #860

Clarence Rank #71,545

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #71545 for Clarence.

Is Barbara or Clarence more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Clarence at #71545 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Clarence mean?

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

Are Barbara and Clarence boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Clarence is primarily a girl name.