Ferry vs Barnabas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Dutch Frisian German

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Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

English Greek Christian American European

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Ferry Rank #32,658

Barnabas Rank #4,616

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Ferry or Barnabas more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Barnabas mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin).

Are Ferry and Barnabas boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Barnabas is primarily a boy name.