Barnabas vs Johndavid

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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Johndavid

Boy #4,475 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious (John) + beloved (David)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Christian Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,475
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
JD, Johnny, John D.

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Popularity Comparison

Barnabas Rank #4,616
Johndavid Rank #4,475

Johndavid is more popular, ranked #4475 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

Johndavid ___

  • Johndavid Lee
  • Johndavid Wayne
  • Johndavid Ray
  • Johndavid Allen
  • Johndavid Earl
  • Johndavid Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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If you choose Johndavid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnabas or Johndavid more popular?

Johndavid is more popular, ranked #4475 compared to Barnabas at #4616 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Johndavid mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Johndavid means "God is gracious (John) + beloved (David)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barnabas and Johndavid boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Johndavid is primarily a boy name.

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