Barnabas vs Kaylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #4,545 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Barnabas Rank #4,616

Kaylan Rank #4,545

Kaylan is more popular, ranked #4545 vs #4616 for Barnabas.

Is Barnabas or Kaylan more popular?

Kaylan is more popular, ranked #4545 compared to Barnabas at #4616 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Kaylan mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Kaylan means "slender, narrow one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Barnabas and Kaylan boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Kaylan is primarily a boy name.