Barnabas vs Jefre

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #4,792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God’s peace, divinely peaceful"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Barnabas Rank #4,616

Jefre Rank #4,792

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #4792 for Jefre.

Is Barnabas or Jefre more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Jefre at #4792 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Jefre mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Jefre means "God’s peace, divinely peaceful" (Germanic origin).

Are Barnabas and Jefre boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Jefre is primarily a boy name.