Babacar
Meaningform of Abu Bakr · Wolof
Babacar is an African boy name meaning “form of Abu Bakr”, with Wolof roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Babacar would score 13 points.
- GenerationBabacar peaked in 2005, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Babacar you'd meet today is about 20 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Babacar would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 344,828 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryBabacar first shows up in US birth records in 1997, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 28 years since.
US births per million boys, 1997–2025
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About the name Babacar
Babacar is a boy name of African origin meaning “form of Abu Bakr”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
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- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
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- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Babacar
What does the name Babacar mean?
Babacar means “form of Abu Bakr” and comes from Wolof. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Boubacar (“form of Abu Bakr”).
What is the origin of the name Babacar?
Babacar is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Wolof. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Babacar a boy or girl name?
Babacar is a boy name. In 2025, 5 US boys were named Babacar.
How popular is the name Babacar?
Babacar ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2005, when it reached #5,578. Over the last five years it has climbed 14 places.
What names are similar to Babacar?
If you like Babacar, you might also like Boubacar.
What should I know before naming my baby Babacar?
Babacar is an African boy name meaning “form of Abu Bakr”, with Wolof roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.