Denny vs Barnabas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denny

Boy #4,471 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus (god of wine)"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Denny Rank #4,471

Barnabas Rank #4,616

Denny is more popular, ranked #4471 vs #4616 for Barnabas.

Is Denny or Barnabas more popular?

Denny is more popular, ranked #4471 compared to Barnabas at #4616 in the United States.

What do Denny and Barnabas mean?

Denny means "follower of Dionysus (god of wine)" (Greek via Latin origin). Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin).

Are Denny and Barnabas boy or girl names?

Denny is primarily a boy name. Barnabas is primarily a boy name.