Tamar vs Barbara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tamar

Girl #2,364 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"date palm tree"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Tamar Rank #2,364

Barbara Rank #860

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #2364 for Tamar.

Is Tamar or Barbara more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Tamar at #2364 in the United States.

What do Tamar and Barbara mean?

Tamar means "date palm tree" (Hebrew origin). Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin).

Are Tamar and Barbara boy or girl names?

Tamar is primarily a girl name. Barbara is primarily a girl name.