Barnabas vs Adish

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #24,634 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"first lord, primordial ruler"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu Persian South Asian

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Barnabas Rank #4,616

Adish Rank #24,634

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #24634 for Adish.

Is Barnabas or Adish more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Adish at #24634 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Adish mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Adish means "first lord, primordial ruler" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Barnabas and Adish boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Adish is primarily a boy name.