Barnabas vs Sagan

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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Sagan

Boy #4,480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Żagań (city in Poland)"

Origin: Polish/Silesian

Cultural Roots

American Jewish Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,480
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sage

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Popularity Comparison

Barnabas Rank #4,616
Sagan Rank #4,480

Sagan is more popular, ranked #4480 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

Sagan ___

  • Sagan James
  • Sagan Oliver
  • Sagan Lee
  • Sagan Ray
  • Sagan Cole
  • Sagan Drake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnabas or Sagan more popular?

Sagan is more popular, ranked #4480 compared to Barnabas at #4616 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Sagan mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Sagan means "from Żagań (city in Poland)" (Polish/Silesian origin).

Are Barnabas and Sagan boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Sagan is primarily a boy name.

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