Janson vs Barnabas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Janson

Boy #4,740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jan"

Origin: Scandinavian/Dutch

Scandinavian Dutch American

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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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Janson Rank #4,740

Barnabas Rank #4,616

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #4740 for Janson.

Is Janson or Barnabas more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Janson at #4740 in the United States.

What do Janson and Barnabas mean?

Janson means "son of Jan" (Scandinavian/Dutch origin). Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin).

Are Janson and Barnabas boy or girl names?

Janson is primarily a boy name. Barnabas is primarily a boy name.