Barber is a unisex name of English origin meaning “Hair cutter.” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Barb. As of 2025, Barber ranks #2364 among children' names in the United States. Its highest US ranking was #2364 in 2019.
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BAR-bur
Phonetic spelling
Currently #2364 among US baby names.
* Estimated trend — official birth-record data coming soon for this name
Barber means “Hair cutter.” It is a unisex name of English origin.
Barber is pronounced BAR-bur.
Barber is a unisex name used for both boys and girls.
Barber currently ranks #2364 among children' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Barber include Barb.
Middle names that pair well with Barber include Barber Jay, Barber Cross, Barber Blue.
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