Barnabas vs Bill

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #4,669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German Willahelm

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Barnabas Rank #4,616

Bill Rank #4,669

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #4669 for Bill.

Is Barnabas or Bill more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Bill at #4669 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Bill mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Bill means "resolute protector" (Old High German Willahelm origin).

Are Barnabas and Bill boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Bill is primarily a boy name.