Barnabas vs Melchizedek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #4,738 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"my king is righteousness"

Origin: Hebrew

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Barnabas Rank #4,616

Melchizedek Rank #4,738

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #4738 for Melchizedek.

Is Barnabas or Melchizedek more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Melchizedek at #4738 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Melchizedek mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Melchizedek means "my king is righteousness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barnabas and Melchizedek boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Melchizedek is primarily a boy name.