Barnabas vs Helix

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #4,808 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spiral, coil"

Origin: Greek 'helix'

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Barnabas Rank #4,616

Helix Rank #4,808

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #4808 for Helix.

Is Barnabas or Helix more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Helix at #4808 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Helix mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Helix means "spiral, coil" (Greek 'helix' origin).

Are Barnabas and Helix boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Helix is primarily a boy name.