Barbara vs Wale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Boy #24,245 Most Popular

15 High Risk

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Barbara Rank #860

Wale Rank #24,245

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #24245 for Wale.

Is Barbara or Wale more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Wale at #24245 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Wale mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin).

Are Barbara and Wale boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Wale is primarily a boy name.