What does Barber mean?

Barber as a boys' name is of Old French origin, and the meaning of Barber 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.

STARTS/ENDS WITH Bar-, -er

ASSOCIATED WITH occupational

Variations

VARIANTS Barbar, Barbour

How popular is Barber?

Barber is an uncommon first name for men but a very popular surname for both adults and children (#376 out of 150436, Top 1%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Recommended sound-alike names are Bailer, Baker▲, Balder, Balfer, Banner, Barde, Barden, Barek, Baret, Barker, Barnes, Barnet, Barney▼, Barr, Barree, Barren, Barret, Barrey, Bartel, Barten, Baumer, Baxter, Bayler, Berger, Carter▲, Carver, Darbey, Faber, Farmer, Farrer, Garner, Harben, Harbert, Harper, Marmer, Parker▲, Saber, Taber, Tayber and Warner. These names tend to be more frequently used than Barber.