Barnabas vs Melchizedek

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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Popularity Comparison

Barnabas Rank #4,616
Melchizedek Rank #4,738

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #4738 for Melchizedek.

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

Melchizedek ___

  • Melchizedek James
  • Melchizedek David
  • Melchizedek Samuel
  • Melchizedek John
  • Melchizedek Emmanuel
  • Melchizedek Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Barnabas

Sebastian Cornelius Archibald Gideon Persephone

If you choose Melchizedek

Solomon Ezekiel Miriam Naomi Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnabas or Melchizedek more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Melchizedek at #4738 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Melchizedek mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Melchizedek means "my king is righteousness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barnabas and Melchizedek boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Melchizedek is primarily a boy name.

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