Barnabas vs Rayce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

English Greek Christian American European

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,787 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ray of light, counsel"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Barnabas Rank #4,616

Rayce Rank #4,787

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #4787 for Rayce.

Is Barnabas or Rayce more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Rayce at #4787 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Rayce mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Rayce means "ray of light, counsel" (Old English origin).

Are Barnabas and Rayce boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Rayce is primarily a boy name.