Aric vs Barnabas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aric

Boy #4,456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler"

Origin: Old Norse

American Scandinavian English

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Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

English Greek Christian American European

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Aric Rank #4,456

Barnabas Rank #4,616

Aric is more popular, ranked #4456 vs #4616 for Barnabas.

Is Aric or Barnabas more popular?

Aric is more popular, ranked #4456 compared to Barnabas at #4616 in the United States.

What do Aric and Barnabas mean?

Aric means "eternal ruler" (Old Norse origin). Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin).

Are Aric and Barnabas boy or girl names?

Aric is primarily a boy name. Barnabas is primarily a boy name.