Vera vs Barbara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vera

Girl #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"faith"

Origin: Russian/Slavic

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Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Vera Rank #226

Barbara Rank #860

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 vs #860 for Barbara.

Is Vera or Barbara more popular?

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Vera and Barbara mean?

Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin). Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin).

Are Vera and Barbara boy or girl names?

Vera is primarily a girl name. Barbara is primarily a girl name.