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