Barnabas vs Ladd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #4,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young man, boy"

Origin: Middle English 'ladde'

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Barnabas Rank #4,616

Ladd Rank #4,806

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #4806 for Ladd.

Is Barnabas or Ladd more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Ladd at #4806 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Ladd mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Ladd means "young man, boy" (Middle English 'ladde' origin).

Are Barnabas and Ladd boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Ladd is primarily a boy name.