Barbara vs Luz

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Girl #750 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"light"

Origin: Latin

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Barbara Rank #860

Luz Rank #750

Luz is more popular, ranked #750 vs #860 for Barbara.

Is Barbara or Luz more popular?

Luz is more popular, ranked #750 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Luz mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Luz means "light" (Latin origin).

Are Barbara and Luz boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Luz is primarily a girl name.