Barnabas vs Daven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #4,602 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Devon, poet"

Origin: Celtic via Old English

American English

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Barnabas Rank #4,616

Daven Rank #4,602

Daven is more popular, ranked #4602 vs #4616 for Barnabas.

Is Barnabas or Daven more popular?

Daven is more popular, ranked #4602 compared to Barnabas at #4616 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Daven mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Daven means "from Devon, poet" (Celtic via Old English origin).

Are Barnabas and Daven boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Daven is primarily a boy name.