Barnabas vs Drayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #4,425 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong worker's son"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Barnabas Rank #4,616

Drayson Rank #4,425

Drayson is more popular, ranked #4425 vs #4616 for Barnabas.

Is Barnabas or Drayson more popular?

Drayson is more popular, ranked #4425 compared to Barnabas at #4616 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Drayson mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Drayson means "strong worker's son" (Old English origin).

Are Barnabas and Drayson boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Drayson is primarily a boy name.