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