Barbara vs Beverly

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

Barbara Rank #860
Beverly Rank #1,049

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #1049 for Beverly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barbara ___

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

Beverly ___

  • Beverly Ann
  • Beverly Jean
  • Beverly Rose
  • Beverly Lee
  • Beverly Marie
  • Beverly Jo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barbara

Patricia Nancy Linda Judith Robert

If you choose Beverly

Dorothy Gloria Shirley Harold Walter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barbara or Beverly more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Beverly at #1049 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Beverly mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Beverly means "from Beverley (Yorkshire place name)" (Old English origin).

Are Barbara and Beverly boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Beverly is primarily a girl name.

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