Barnaby

Barnaby is a Aramaic boy's name. An Aramaic name meaning "son of consolation". Has biblical connections and a friendly, approachable quality.

How popular is Barnaby in the United States?

In 2024, 7 boys in the United States were named Barnaby, making it the 9,996th most popular boy's name that year.

It has fallen over the decade, from 7,612th ten years before.

Its busiest year on record was 1974, with 19 births.

Records for Barnaby go back to 1953, and 375 babies have been given the name since.

What Barnaby means and where it comes from

An Aramaic name meaning "son of consolation". Has biblical connections and a friendly, approachable quality. English form of Barnabas, meaning "son of consolation". Charming with literary connections.

Barnaby is of Aramaic origin, described as biblical and literary in style.

Is Barnaby a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 7 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Barnaby

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Barnaby mean?

An Aramaic name meaning "son of consolation". Has biblical connections and a friendly, approachable quality.

Where does the name Barnaby come from?

Barnaby is of Aramaic origin, and is usually described as biblical and literary in style.

How popular is Barnaby in the United States?

In 2024, 7 boys in the United States were named Barnaby, making it the 9,996th most popular boy's name that year.

Is Barnaby a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 7 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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