Jess vs Barnabas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jess

Boy #4,646 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God exists, God is"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Jess Rank #4,646

Barnabas Rank #4,616

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #4646 for Jess.

Is Jess or Barnabas more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Jess at #4646 in the United States.

What do Jess and Barnabas mean?

Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin). Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin).

Are Jess and Barnabas boy or girl names?

Jess is primarily a boy name. Barnabas is primarily a boy name.