Barnabas vs Cleo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #4,718 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"short form of Cleopatra"

Origin: Greek

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Barnabas Rank #4,616

Cleo Rank #4,718

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #4718 for Cleo.

Is Barnabas or Cleo more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Cleo at #4718 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Cleo mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Cleo means "short form of Cleopatra" (Greek origin).

Are Barnabas and Cleo boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Cleo is primarily a boy name.