Barbara vs Elizabeth
Comparing Barbara and Elizabeth? Both are popular picks for parents in 2026. Barbara ranks in the Top 100 tier and traces to Greek naming roots (meaning "Foreign, strange"). Elizabeth sits in the Top 100 tier with Hebrew origins (meaning "God is my oath").
Barbara
- Meaning: Foreign, strange
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity (2026): Top 100
- Full Barbara name page
Elizabeth
- Meaning: God is my oath
- Origin: Hebrew
- Popularity (2026): Top 100
- Full Elizabeth name page
Which name is more popular: Barbara or Elizabeth?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Barbara ranks higher (Top 100) than Elizabeth (Top 100).