Barack
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Foreign, strange, stranger
Origin: Greek
Popularity: Ranked #10858 in 2025 with 6 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Baraa, meaning foreign, strange, stranger.
Similar names: barak, baraka, baraa, baraah, braddock
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Barack? About 1 in 554,750 babies born in 2025 were named Barack, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Barack
What does the name Barack mean?
Barack means “Foreign, strange, stranger” from Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Barack?
Barack has Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Foreign, strange, stranger”.
How popular is Barack?
Barack ranked #10695 in 2025 — given to 6 babies that year.
When was Barack most popular?
Barack peaked in 2009 with 71 babies registered that year.
Is Barack a boy or girl name?
Barack is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Baracks in registered births are male.
Is the name Barack rising or falling in popularity?
Barack has fallen 1414 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #9281 in 2020 to #10695 in 2025.
How long has Barack been recorded?
Barack appears in birth records across 18 years — from 2007 through 2025.