Barbara vs Samantha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Girl #127 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"told by God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Barbara Rank #860

Samantha Rank #127

Samantha is more popular, ranked #127 vs #860 for Barbara.

Is Barbara or Samantha more popular?

Samantha is more popular, ranked #127 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Samantha mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Samantha means "told by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barbara and Samantha boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Samantha is primarily a girl name.