Barbara vs Sierra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

Cultural Roots

English American German Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #860
Total SSA Count: 313
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Sierra

Girl #596 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mountain range with jagged peaks"

Origin: Spanish/Latin (serra = saw)

Cultural Roots

American Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #596
Total SSA Count: 505
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

Cora Barbara Myra Vera

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Popularity Comparison

Barbara Rank #860

Sierra Rank #596

Sierra is more popular, ranked #596 vs #860 for Barbara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barbara or Sierra more popular?

Sierra is more popular, ranked #596 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Sierra mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Sierra means "mountain range with jagged peaks" (Spanish/Latin (serra = saw) origin).

Are Barbara and Sierra boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Sierra is primarily a girl name.

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