Ladd vs Barnabas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ladd

Boy #4,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young man, boy"

Origin: Middle English 'ladde'

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Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Ladd Rank #4,806

Barnabas Rank #4,616

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #4806 for Ladd.

Is Ladd or Barnabas more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Ladd at #4806 in the United States.

What do Ladd and Barnabas mean?

Ladd means "young man, boy" (Middle English 'ladde' origin). Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin).

Are Ladd and Barnabas boy or girl names?

Ladd is primarily a boy name. Barnabas is primarily a boy name.