Arnab vs Barnabas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arnab

Boy #26,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ocean, sea"

Origin: Sanskrit

Bengali Indian Hindu

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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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Arnab Rank #26,572

Barnabas Rank #4,616

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #26572 for Arnab.

Is Arnab or Barnabas more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Arnab at #26572 in the United States.

What do Arnab and Barnabas mean?

Arnab means "ocean, sea" (Sanskrit origin). Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin).

Are Arnab and Barnabas boy or girl names?

Arnab is primarily a boy name. Barnabas is primarily a boy name.