Barnabas vs Chadwick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnabas

Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English Greek Christian American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,616
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Barney, Barn, Barnie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Chadwick

Boy #4,416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"warrior's settlement, warrior's town"

Origin: Old English ceadd + wic

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,416
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Chad

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Barnabas Rank #4,616
Chadwick Rank #4,416

Chadwick is more popular, ranked #4416 vs #4616 for Barnabas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barnabas ___

  • Barnabas James
  • Barnabas Thomas
  • Barnabas Oliver
  • Barnabas William
  • Barnabas Frederick
  • Barnabas Edward

Chadwick ___

  • Chadwick James
  • Chadwick Alexander
  • Chadwick Thomas
  • Chadwick Michael
  • Chadwick Joseph
  • Chadwick William

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Barnabas

Sebastian Cornelius Archibald Gideon Persephone

If you choose Chadwick

Winston Langston Harlem Sydney Regina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnabas or Chadwick more popular?

Chadwick is more popular, ranked #4416 compared to Barnabas at #4616 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Chadwick mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Chadwick means "warrior's settlement, warrior's town" (Old English ceadd + wic origin).

Are Barnabas and Chadwick boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Chadwick is primarily a boy name.

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