Rayce vs Barnabas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rayce

Boy #4,787 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ray of light, counsel"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Rayce Rank #4,787

Barnabas Rank #4,616

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #4787 for Rayce.

Is Rayce or Barnabas more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Rayce at #4787 in the United States.

What do Rayce and Barnabas mean?

Rayce means "ray of light, counsel" (Old English origin). Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin).

Are Rayce and Barnabas boy or girl names?

Rayce is primarily a boy name. Barnabas is primarily a boy name.