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Xiomara 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

Xiomara Rank #432
Barbara Rank #860

Xiomara is more popular, ranked #432 vs #860 for Barbara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Xiomara or Barbara more popular?

Xiomara is more popular, ranked #432 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Xiomara and Barbara mean?

Xiomara means "famous in battle" (Germanic via Spanish origin). Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin).

Are Xiomara and Barbara boy or girl names?

Xiomara is primarily a girl name. Barbara is primarily a girl name.

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