Barnabas vs Choyce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #4,698 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"choice, selection, that which is chosen"

Origin: Old French/English

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Barnabas Rank #4,616

Choyce Rank #4,698

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #4698 for Choyce.

Is Barnabas or Choyce more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Choyce at #4698 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Choyce mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Choyce means "choice, selection, that which is chosen" (Old French/English origin).

Are Barnabas and Choyce boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Choyce is primarily a boy name.