Barnabas vs Syris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #4,763 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scorching, glowing"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Barnabas Rank #4,616

Syris Rank #4,763

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #4763 for Syris.

Is Barnabas or Syris more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Syris at #4763 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Syris mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Syris means "scorching, glowing" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Barnabas and Syris boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Syris is primarily a boy name.