Barnabas vs Pacey

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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Popularity Comparison

Barnabas Rank #4,616
Pacey Rank #4,630

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #4630 for Pacey.

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

Pacey ___

  • Pacey James
  • Pacey Cole
  • Pacey Lee
  • Pacey Allen
  • Pacey Grant
  • Pacey True

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Barnabas

Sebastian Cornelius Archibald Gideon Persephone

If you choose Pacey

Dawson Joey Jen Creek Ryker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnabas or Pacey more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Pacey at #4630 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Pacey mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Pacey means "from Pacy-sur-Eure" (French origin).

Are Barnabas and Pacey boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Pacey is primarily a boy name.

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