Andie 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
Nicknames
Barb, Barbie, Babs

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Andie Rank #847
Barbara Rank #860

Andie is more popular, ranked #847 vs #860 for Barbara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andie ___

  • Andie Rose
  • Andie Kate
  • Andie Grace
  • Andie Mae
  • Andie Lane
  • Andie Claire

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 Andie

Charlie Jamie Alex Harper Riley

If you choose Barbara

Patricia Nancy Linda Judith Robert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andie or Barbara more popular?

Andie is more popular, ranked #847 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Andie and Barbara mean?

Andie means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin).

Are Andie and Barbara boy or girl names?

Andie is primarily a girl name. Barbara is primarily a girl name.

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