Barnabas vs Apolo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #4,422 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"destroyer"

Origin: Greek

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Barnabas Rank #4,616

Apolo Rank #4,422

Apolo is more popular, ranked #4422 vs #4616 for Barnabas.

Is Barnabas or Apolo more popular?

Apolo is more popular, ranked #4422 compared to Barnabas at #4616 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Apolo mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Apolo means "destroyer" (Greek origin).

Are Barnabas and Apolo boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Apolo is primarily a boy name.