Barnabas vs Hadley

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

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Hadley

Girl #114 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"meadow covered in heather"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#114
Total SSA Count
2,380
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hads, Haddie, Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Barnabas Rank #4,616
Hadley Rank #114

Hadley is more popular, ranked #114 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

Hadley ___

  • Hadley Grace
  • Hadley Rose
  • Hadley Jane
  • Hadley Mae
  • Hadley Claire
  • Hadley Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Barnabas

Sebastian Cornelius Archibald Gideon Persephone

If you choose Hadley

Emerson Finley Everly Crew Westley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnabas or Hadley more popular?

Hadley is more popular, ranked #114 compared to Barnabas at #4616 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Hadley mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Hadley means "meadow covered in heather" (Old English origin).

Are Barnabas and Hadley boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Hadley is primarily a girl name.

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