Barnabas vs Nashton

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

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Popularity Comparison

Barnabas Rank #4,616
Nashton Rank #4,731

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #4731 for Nashton.

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

Nashton ___

  • Nashton James
  • Nashton Cole
  • Nashton Reid
  • Nashton Grey
  • Nashton Lee
  • Nashton Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnabas or Nashton more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Nashton at #4731 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Nashton mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Nashton means "settlement by the ash trees" (Old English origin).

Are Barnabas and Nashton boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Nashton is primarily a boy name.

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