Athanasios vs Barnabas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Athanasios

Boy #4,541 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"immortal, deathless"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek Eastern Orthodox Cypriot

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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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Athanasios Rank #4,541

Barnabas Rank #4,616

Athanasios is more popular, ranked #4541 vs #4616 for Barnabas.

Is Athanasios or Barnabas more popular?

Athanasios is more popular, ranked #4541 compared to Barnabas at #4616 in the United States.

What do Athanasios and Barnabas mean?

Athanasios means "immortal, deathless" (Ancient Greek origin). Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin).

Are Athanasios and Barnabas boy or girl names?

Athanasios is primarily a boy name. Barnabas is primarily a boy name.