Barnabas vs Delmar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #4,769 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the sea"

Origin: Spanish del + mar

Spanish American French

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Barnabas Rank #4,616

Delmar Rank #4,769

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #4769 for Delmar.

Is Barnabas or Delmar more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Delmar at #4769 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Delmar mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Delmar means "of the sea" (Spanish del + mar origin).

Are Barnabas and Delmar boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Delmar is primarily a boy name.