Barbara vs Penny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Girl #746 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"with a web over her face"

Origin: Greek

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Barbara Rank #860

Penny Rank #746

Penny is more popular, ranked #746 vs #860 for Barbara.

Is Barbara or Penny more popular?

Penny is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Penny mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Penny means "with a web over her face" (Greek origin).

Are Barbara and Penny boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Penny is primarily a girl name.