Barbara vs Vera

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Girl #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"faith"

Origin: Russian/Slavic

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Barbara Rank #860

Vera Rank #226

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 vs #860 for Barbara.

Is Barbara or Vera more popular?

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Vera mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin).

Are Barbara and Vera boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Vera is primarily a girl name.