Barbara vs Emmie

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

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Emmie

Girl #735 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#735
Total SSA Count
382
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Em

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Popularity Comparison

Barbara Rank #860
Emmie Rank #735

Emmie is more popular, ranked #735 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

Emmie ___

  • Emmie Rose
  • Emmie Jane
  • Emmie Grace
  • Emmie Mae
  • Emmie Kate
  • Emmie Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barbara

Patricia Nancy Linda Judith Robert

If you choose Emmie

Archie Teddy Millie Freddie Bertie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barbara or Emmie more popular?

Emmie is more popular, ranked #735 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Emmie mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Emmie means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin).

Are Barbara and Emmie boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Emmie is primarily a girl name.

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