Barnabas vs Amory

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 #4,492 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"home strength, powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Barnabas Rank #4,616

Amory Rank #4,492

Amory is more popular, ranked #4492 vs #4616 for Barnabas.

Is Barnabas or Amory more popular?

Amory is more popular, ranked #4492 compared to Barnabas at #4616 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Amory mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Amory means "home strength, powerful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Barnabas and Amory boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Amory is primarily a boy name.