Barnabas vs Jim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #4,434 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who grabs the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Scottish

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Barnabas Rank #4,616

Jim Rank #4,434

Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 vs #4616 for Barnabas.

Is Barnabas or Jim more popular?

Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 compared to Barnabas at #4616 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Jim mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barnabas and Jim boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Jim is primarily a boy name.