Barnabas vs Shae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #4,511 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, fine, fortunate"

Origin: Old Irish Gaelic

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Barnabas Rank #4,616

Shae Rank #4,511

Shae is more popular, ranked #4511 vs #4616 for Barnabas.

Is Barnabas or Shae more popular?

Shae is more popular, ranked #4511 compared to Barnabas at #4616 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Shae mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Shae means "admirable, fine, fortunate" (Old Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Barnabas and Shae boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Shae is primarily a boy name.