Barbara vs Julie

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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Julie

Girl #767 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin-Greek

Cultural Roots

French English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#767
Total SSA Count
366
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jules, JuJu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barbara Rank #860
Julie Rank #767

Julie is more popular, ranked #767 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

Julie ___

  • Julie Anne
  • Julie Marie
  • Julie Grace
  • Julie Christine
  • Julie Ann
  • Julie Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barbara

Patricia Nancy Linda Judith Robert

If you choose Julie

Sophie Claire Elise Nicolas Pierre

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barbara or Julie more popular?

Julie is more popular, ranked #767 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Julie mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Julie means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin-Greek origin).

Are Barbara and Julie boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Julie is primarily a girl name.

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