Adedeji vs Barbara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adedeji

Boy #35,860 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"the crown has doubled in honor"

Origin: Yoruba

Cultural Roots

Nigerian Yoruba West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#35,860
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Deji, Ade

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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
Nicknames
Barb, Barbie, Babs

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adedeji Rank #35,860
Barbara Rank #860

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #35860 for Adedeji.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adedeji ___

  • Adedeji Kayode
  • Adedeji Tunde
  • Adedeji Babatunde
  • Adedeji Oluwaseun
  • Adedeji Emmanuel

Barbara ___

  • Barbara Ann
  • Barbara Jean
  • Barbara Lee
  • Barbara Lynn
  • Barbara Kay
  • Barbara Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adedeji

Adewale Adedayo Adekola Adesola Adedoyin

If you choose Barbara

Patricia Nancy Linda Judith Robert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adedeji or Barbara more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Adedeji at #35860 in the United States.

What do Adedeji and Barbara mean?

Adedeji means "the crown has doubled in honor" (Yoruba origin). Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin).

Are Adedeji and Barbara boy or girl names?

Adedeji is primarily a boy name. Barbara is primarily a girl name.

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