Barbara vs Dafne

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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Dafne

Girl #875 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory, triumph (symbolic)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Greek Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#875
Total SSA Count
307
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Daf, Dafi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barbara Rank #860
Dafne Rank #875

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #875 for Dafne.

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

Dafne ___

  • Dafne Rose
  • Dafne Marie
  • Dafne Claire
  • Dafne Sofia
  • Dafne Isabel
  • Dafne Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barbara

Patricia Nancy Linda Judith Robert

If you choose Dafne

Elena Marco Lucia Rafael Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barbara or Dafne more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Dafne at #875 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Dafne mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Dafne means "victory, triumph (symbolic)" (Greek origin).

Are Barbara and Dafne boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Dafne is primarily a girl name.

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