Barnabas vs Adrius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

English Greek Christian American European

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Boy #4,437 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the Adriatic, the dark sea"

Origin: Latin

American Latin Roman

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Barnabas Rank #4,616

Adrius Rank #4,437

Adrius is more popular, ranked #4437 vs #4616 for Barnabas.

Is Barnabas or Adrius more popular?

Adrius is more popular, ranked #4437 compared to Barnabas at #4616 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Adrius mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Adrius means "of the Adriatic, the dark sea" (Latin origin).

Are Barnabas and Adrius boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Adrius is primarily a boy name.