Gabe vs Barnabas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabe

Boy #4,653 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Christian

12 High Risk

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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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Gabe Rank #4,653

Barnabas Rank #4,616

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #4653 for Gabe.

Is Gabe or Barnabas more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Gabe at #4653 in the United States.

What do Gabe and Barnabas mean?

Gabe means "God is my strength" (Hebrew origin). Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin).

Are Gabe and Barnabas boy or girl names?

Gabe is primarily a boy name. Barnabas is primarily a boy name.