Barnabas vs Aiko

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English Greek Christian American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,616
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Aiko

Boy #10,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"child of love"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,540
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Barnabas Rank #4,616
Aiko Rank #10,540

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #10540 for Aiko.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnabas or Aiko more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Aiko at #10540 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Aiko mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Aiko means "child of love" (Japanese origin).

Are Barnabas and Aiko boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Aiko is primarily a boy name.

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