Barnabas vs Fergus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #4,453 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of vigor"

Origin: Old Irish

Scottish Irish English

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Barnabas Rank #4,616

Fergus Rank #4,453

Fergus is more popular, ranked #4453 vs #4616 for Barnabas.

Is Barnabas or Fergus more popular?

Fergus is more popular, ranked #4453 compared to Barnabas at #4616 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Fergus mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin).

Are Barnabas and Fergus boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Fergus is primarily a boy name.