Acre vs Barnabas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Acre

Boy #4,557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"open field, cultivated land"

Origin: Old English aecer

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,557
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Acre Rank #4,557
Barnabas Rank #4,616

Acre is more popular, ranked #4557 vs #4616 for Barnabas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acre or Barnabas more popular?

Acre is more popular, ranked #4557 compared to Barnabas at #4616 in the United States.

What do Acre and Barnabas mean?

Acre means "open field, cultivated land" (Old English aecer origin). Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin).

Are Acre and Barnabas boy or girl names?

Acre is primarily a boy name. Barnabas is primarily a boy name.

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