Barbara vs Macy

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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Macy

Girl #663 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Massy, Normandy"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#663
Total SSA Count
440
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barbara Rank #860
Macy Rank #663

Macy is more popular, ranked #663 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

Macy ___

  • Macy Jane
  • Macy Claire
  • Macy Elizabeth
  • Macy Grace
  • Macy Anne
  • Macy Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barbara

Patricia Nancy Linda Judith Robert

If you choose Macy

Lucy Lily Ella Owen Jack

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barbara or Macy more popular?

Macy is more popular, ranked #663 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Macy mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Macy means "from Massy, Normandy" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Barbara and Macy boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Macy is primarily a girl name.

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