Barber
Pronunciation: [ b-AHRB-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,361
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Barber is also used as a girl name, ranked #66059.
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"supplanter, one who grasps the heel"
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English origin
"one without bonds, free spirit"
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Chinese origin
"forest, grove of trees"
#23,302 in US
Old English origin
"beaver stream"
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Old English origin
"free land, land without feudal obliga..."
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Latin origin
"strength, health"
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Old English origin
"bright ford, river crossing"
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About the Name Barber
Barber is a boy name .
Is Barber a boy or girl name? Barber is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #23,361 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,059. Barber is more commonly used as a boy name.
Barber is currently ranked #23,361 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Barber include Bar, Barb, Barby, Barbie, Bay, Baie, and Barkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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