Jim vs Barnabas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jim

Boy #4,434 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who grabs the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Scottish

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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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Jim Rank #4,434

Barnabas Rank #4,616

Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 vs #4616 for Barnabas.

Is Jim or Barnabas more popular?

Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 compared to Barnabas at #4616 in the United States.

What do Jim and Barnabas mean?

Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin). Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin).

Are Jim and Barnabas boy or girl names?

Jim is primarily a boy name. Barnabas is primarily a boy name.