Barbara vs John
Barbara
Gender: boy
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Foreign, strange
Peak: 1938 (3.44%)
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | Barbara | John |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 0.13% | 8.15% |
| 1890 | 0.12% | 7.10% |
| 1900 | 0.11% | 6.06% |
| 1910 | 0.15% | 5.49% |
| 1920 | 0.41% | 5.17% |
| 1930 | 1.57% | 4.64% |
| 1940 | 3.11% | 4.62% |
| 1950 | 2.36% | 4.37% |
| 1960 | 1.18% | 3.51% |
| 1970 | 0.44% | 3.07% |
| 1980 | 0.14% | 1.90% |
| 1990 | 0.07% | 1.35% |
| 2000 | 0.03% | 0.96% |
FAQ
Is Barbara or John more popular?
John has historically been more popular. Barbara peaked in 1938 while John peaked in 1880.
What do Barbara and John mean?
Barbara means "Foreign, strange" while John means "God is gracious".