Barnabas vs Jaymes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #4,574 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Barnabas Rank #4,616

Jaymes Rank #4,574

Jaymes is more popular, ranked #4574 vs #4616 for Barnabas.

Is Barnabas or Jaymes more popular?

Jaymes is more popular, ranked #4574 compared to Barnabas at #4616 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Jaymes mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Jaymes means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barnabas and Jaymes boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Jaymes is primarily a boy name.