Barnabas vs Kalan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #4,440 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, powerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Barnabas Rank #4,616

Kalan Rank #4,440

Kalan is more popular, ranked #4440 vs #4616 for Barnabas.

Is Barnabas or Kalan more popular?

Kalan is more popular, ranked #4440 compared to Barnabas at #4616 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Kalan mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Kalan means "slender, powerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Barnabas and Kalan boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Kalan is primarily a boy name.