Barbara vs Madilynn

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
Madilynn Rank #792

Madilynn is more popular, ranked #792 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

Madilynn ___

  • Madilynn Grace
  • Madilynn Rose
  • Madilynn Anne
  • Madilynn Kate
  • Madilynn Claire
  • Madilynn Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barbara

Patricia Nancy Linda Judith Robert

If you choose Madilynn

Abigail Isabelle Addison Brayden Caden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barbara or Madilynn more popular?

Madilynn is more popular, ranked #792 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Madilynn mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Madilynn means "woman from Magdala, high tower" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barbara and Madilynn boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Madilynn is primarily a girl name.

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