Barnabas vs Gabe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

English Greek Christian American European

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,653 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Christian

12 High Risk

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Barnabas Rank #4,616

Gabe Rank #4,653

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #4653 for Gabe.

Is Barnabas or Gabe more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Gabe at #4653 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Gabe mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Gabe means "God is my strength" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barnabas and Gabe boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Gabe is primarily a boy name.