Barbara vs Kori

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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Popularity Comparison

Barbara Rank #860
Kori Rank #894

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #894 for Kori.

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

Kori ___

  • Kori Ann
  • Kori Marie
  • Kori Lynn
  • Kori Grace
  • Kori Lee
  • Kori Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barbara

Patricia Nancy Linda Judith Robert

If you choose Kori

Tori Rory Bryce Derek Morgan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barbara or Kori more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Kori at #894 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Kori mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Kori means "maiden, girl" (Greek origin).

Are Barbara and Kori boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Kori is primarily a girl name.

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