Barbara vs Indigo

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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Indigo

Girl #923 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"deep blue-purple color, from India"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#923
Total SSA Count
287
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Indie, Indy, Indi

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Popularity Comparison

Barbara Rank #860
Indigo Rank #923

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #923 for Indigo.

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

Indigo ___

  • Indigo Rose
  • Indigo Sky
  • Indigo Blue
  • Indigo Wild
  • Indigo Storm
  • Indigo Sage

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barbara

Patricia Nancy Linda Judith Robert

If you choose Indigo

Violet Scarlet Cobalt Azure Saffron

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barbara or Indigo more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Indigo at #923 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Indigo mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Indigo means "deep blue-purple color, from India" (Greek origin).

Are Barbara and Indigo boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Indigo is primarily a girl name.

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