Barbara vs Pamela

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Girl #2,147 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"all sweetness, all honey"

Origin: Greek

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Barbara Rank #860

Pamela Rank #2,147

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #2147 for Pamela.

Is Barbara or Pamela more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Pamela at #2147 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Pamela mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Pamela means "all sweetness, all honey" (Greek origin).

Are Barbara and Pamela boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Pamela is primarily a girl name.