Barnabas vs Rayshawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

English Greek Christian American European

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Boy #4,476 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ray of light + God is gracious"

Origin: English + Irish/Hebrew

American African American

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Barnabas Rank #4,616

Rayshawn Rank #4,476

Rayshawn is more popular, ranked #4476 vs #4616 for Barnabas.

Is Barnabas or Rayshawn more popular?

Rayshawn is more popular, ranked #4476 compared to Barnabas at #4616 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Rayshawn mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Rayshawn means "ray of light + God is gracious" (English + Irish/Hebrew origin).

Are Barnabas and Rayshawn boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Rayshawn is primarily a boy name.