Barnabas vs Rayce

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
Rayce Rank #4,787

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #4787 for Rayce.

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

Rayce ___

  • Rayce James
  • Rayce Michael
  • Rayce Alexander
  • Rayce Thomas
  • Rayce William
  • Rayce Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Barnabas

Sebastian Cornelius Archibald Gideon Persephone

If you choose Rayce

Blayne Zayden Cayden Jaxon Skylar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnabas or Rayce more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Rayce at #4787 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Rayce mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Rayce means "ray of light, counsel" (Old English origin).

Are Barnabas and Rayce boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Rayce is primarily a boy name.

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