Gardner vs Barnabas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gardner

Boy #4,644 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of the garden, gardener"

Origin: Old French/English

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Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Gardner Rank #4,644

Barnabas Rank #4,616

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #4644 for Gardner.

Is Gardner or Barnabas more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Gardner at #4644 in the United States.

What do Gardner and Barnabas mean?

Gardner means "keeper of the garden, gardener" (Old French/English origin). Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin).

Are Gardner and Barnabas boy or girl names?

Gardner is primarily a boy name. Barnabas is primarily a boy name.