Barnabas vs Jamarius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

English Greek Christian American European

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Boy #4,676 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"supplanter (James element)"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

African American American

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Barnabas Rank #4,616

Jamarius Rank #4,676

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #4676 for Jamarius.

Is Barnabas or Jamarius more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Jamarius at #4676 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Jamarius mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Jamarius means "supplanter (James element)" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Barnabas and Jamarius boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Jamarius is primarily a boy name.