Barbara vs Bridget

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

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Bridget

Girl #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, power, virtue"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scandinavian Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#704
Total SSA Count
398
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bri, Bridge, Biddy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barbara Rank #860
Bridget Rank #704

Bridget is more popular, ranked #704 vs #860 for Barbara.

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

Bridget ___

  • Bridget Ann
  • Bridget Marie
  • Bridget Rose
  • Bridget Elizabeth
  • Bridget Clare
  • Bridget Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barbara

Patricia Nancy Linda Judith Robert

If you choose Bridget

Patrick Brendan Siobhan Fiona Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barbara or Bridget more popular?

Bridget is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Bridget mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Bridget means "strength, power, virtue" (Old Irish origin).

Are Barbara and Bridget boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Bridget is primarily a girl name.

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