Barbara vs Shantanu

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
Shantanu Rank #35,549

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #35549 for Shantanu.

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

Shantanu ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barbara

Patricia Nancy Linda Judith Robert

If you choose Shantanu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barbara or Shantanu more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Shantanu at #35549 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Shantanu mean?

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

Are Barbara and Shantanu boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Shantanu is primarily a boy name.

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