Barnabas vs Aric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #4,456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler"

Origin: Old Norse

American Scandinavian English

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Barnabas Rank #4,616

Aric Rank #4,456

Aric is more popular, ranked #4456 vs #4616 for Barnabas.

Is Barnabas or Aric more popular?

Aric is more popular, ranked #4456 compared to Barnabas at #4616 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Aric mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Aric means "eternal ruler" (Old Norse origin).

Are Barnabas and Aric boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Aric is primarily a boy name.