Barbara vs Leandra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Girl #3,896 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion woman, lioness"

Origin: Greek

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Barbara Rank #860

Leandra Rank #3,896

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #3896 for Leandra.

Is Barbara or Leandra more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Leandra at #3896 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Leandra mean?

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

Are Barbara and Leandra boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Leandra is primarily a girl name.