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Barrow vs Barbara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

Cultural Roots

English American German Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#860
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Barrow Rank #26,714
Barbara Rank #860

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #26714 for Barrow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrow or Barbara more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Barrow at #26714 in the United States.

What do Barrow and Barbara mean?

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

Are Barrow and Barbara boy or girl names?

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

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