Barnabas vs Adit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #36,351 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"first, beginning, primordial"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu South Asian

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Barnabas Rank #4,616

Adit Rank #36,351

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #36351 for Adit.

Is Barnabas or Adit more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Adit at #36351 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Adit mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Adit means "first, beginning, primordial" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Barnabas and Adit boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Adit is primarily a boy name.