Pamela vs Barbara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pamela

Girl #2,147 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"all sweetness, all honey"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Pamela Rank #2,147

Barbara Rank #860

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #2147 for Pamela.

Is Pamela or Barbara more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Pamela at #2147 in the United States.

What do Pamela and Barbara mean?

Pamela means "all sweetness, all honey" (Greek origin). Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin).

Are Pamela and Barbara boy or girl names?

Pamela is primarily a girl name. Barbara is primarily a girl name.