Barnes vs Martha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnes

Boy #7,718 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"near the barns, barn keeper"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,718
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Barney

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Martha

Girl #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mistress, lady of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#667
Total SSA Count
431
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mart, Marty, Mattie

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Popularity Comparison

Barnes Rank #7,718
Martha Rank #667

Martha is more popular, ranked #667 vs #7718 for Barnes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barnes ___

  • Barnes Cole
  • Barnes Reid
  • Barnes James
  • Barnes Henry
  • Barnes Oliver
  • Barnes Rhett

Martha ___

  • Martha Jane
  • Martha Elizabeth
  • Martha Ann
  • Martha Grace
  • Martha Louise
  • Martha Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barnes

Fletcher Cooper Brooks Sloane Hadley

If you choose Martha

Ruth Helen Dorothy Henry George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnes or Martha more popular?

Martha is more popular, ranked #667 compared to Barnes at #7718 in the United States.

What do Barnes and Martha mean?

Barnes means "near the barns, barn keeper" (Old English origin). Martha means "mistress, lady of the house" (Aramaic origin).

Are Barnes and Martha boy or girl names?

Barnes is primarily a boy name. Martha is primarily a girl name.

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