Barnabas vs Phenix

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #4,459 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark red, crimson"

Origin: Greek phoinix

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Barnabas Rank #4,616

Phenix Rank #4,459

Phenix is more popular, ranked #4459 vs #4616 for Barnabas.

Is Barnabas or Phenix more popular?

Phenix is more popular, ranked #4459 compared to Barnabas at #4616 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Phenix mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Phenix means "dark red, crimson" (Greek phoinix origin).

Are Barnabas and Phenix boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Phenix is primarily a boy name.