Robby vs Barnabas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robby

Boy #4,532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

American English European

24 High Risk

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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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Robby Rank #4,532

Barnabas Rank #4,616

Robby is more popular, ranked #4532 vs #4616 for Barnabas.

Is Robby or Barnabas more popular?

Robby is more popular, ranked #4532 compared to Barnabas at #4616 in the United States.

What do Robby and Barnabas mean?

Robby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin).

Are Robby and Barnabas boy or girl names?

Robby is primarily a boy name. Barnabas is primarily a boy name.