Barbara vs Maci

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
Maci Rank #790

Maci is more popular, ranked #790 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

Maci ___

  • Maci Grace
  • Maci Lynn
  • Maci Rose
  • Maci Marie
  • Maci Dawn
  • Maci Skye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barbara

Patricia Nancy Linda Judith Robert

If you choose Maci

Kylie Brynn Hayden Tyler Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barbara or Maci more popular?

Maci is more popular, ranked #790 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Maci mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Maci means "weapon, mace" (Old French origin).

Are Barbara and Maci boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Maci is primarily a girl name.

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