Barbara vs Indy

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
Indy Rank #782

Indy is more popular, ranked #782 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

Indy ___

  • Indy Rose
  • Indy June
  • Indy Mae
  • Indy Faye
  • Indy Wren
  • Indy Scout

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barbara

Patricia Nancy Linda Judith Robert

If you choose Indy

Luna Willow Bodhi Sage River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barbara or Indy more popular?

Indy is more popular, ranked #782 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Indy mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Indy means "independent one" (American origin).

Are Barbara and Indy boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Indy is primarily a girl name.

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