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