Barber - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Barber \b(a)-r

is of Old French origin, and its meaning is "beard". Originally an occupational name; the French word for "beard" is "barbe", and in the past, men who wished to have their facial hair cut or trimmed would have it done professionally, as not everyone possessed a razor.

Barber has 2 variant forms: Barbar and Barbour.

Barber is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#335 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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