Halley vs Barnabas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Halley

Boy #4,634 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay meadow"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Halley Rank #4,634

Barnabas Rank #4,616

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #4634 for Halley.

Is Halley or Barnabas more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Halley at #4634 in the United States.

What do Halley and Barnabas mean?

Halley means "hay meadow" (Old English origin). Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin).

Are Halley and Barnabas boy or girl names?

Halley is primarily a boy name. Barnabas is primarily a boy name.