Barbara vs Zelda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Girl #745 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gray battle maiden"

Origin: Germanic

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Barbara Rank #860

Zelda Rank #745

Zelda is more popular, ranked #745 vs #860 for Barbara.

Is Barbara or Zelda more popular?

Zelda is more popular, ranked #745 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Zelda mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Zelda means "gray battle maiden" (Germanic origin).

Are Barbara and Zelda boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Zelda is primarily a girl name.