Samantha vs Barbara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samantha

Girl #127 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"told by God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Samantha Rank #127

Barbara Rank #860

Samantha is more popular, ranked #127 vs #860 for Barbara.

Is Samantha or Barbara more popular?

Samantha is more popular, ranked #127 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Samantha and Barbara mean?

Samantha means "told by God" (Hebrew origin). Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin).

Are Samantha and Barbara boy or girl names?

Samantha is primarily a girl name. Barbara is primarily a girl name.