Barbara vs Wanda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Girl #5,089 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wanderer"

Origin: Proto-Slavic

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Barbara Rank #860

Wanda Rank #5,089

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #5089 for Wanda.

Is Barbara or Wanda more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Wanda at #5089 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Wanda mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Wanda means "wanderer" (Proto-Slavic origin).

Are Barbara and Wanda boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Wanda is primarily a girl name.