Barbara vs Tamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Girl #2,364 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"date palm tree"

Origin: Hebrew

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Barbara Rank #860

Tamar Rank #2,364

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #2364 for Tamar.

Is Barbara or Tamar more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Tamar at #2364 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Tamar mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Tamar means "date palm tree" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barbara and Tamar boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Tamar is primarily a girl name.