Barnabas vs Griffyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #4,562 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord"

Origin: Welsh

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Barnabas Rank #4,616

Griffyn Rank #4,562

Griffyn is more popular, ranked #4562 vs #4616 for Barnabas.

Is Barnabas or Griffyn more popular?

Griffyn is more popular, ranked #4562 compared to Barnabas at #4616 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Griffyn mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Griffyn means "strong lord" (Welsh origin).

Are Barnabas and Griffyn boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Griffyn is primarily a boy name.