Barnabas vs Siyon

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
Siyon Rank #4,706

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 vs #4706 for Siyon.

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

Siyon ___

  • Siyon Eli
  • Siyon David
  • Siyon Michael
  • Siyon Asher
  • Siyon Benjamin
  • Siyon Noah

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Barnabas

Sebastian Cornelius Archibald Gideon Persephone

If you choose Siyon

Zara Eliyah Miriam Amos Shira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnabas or Siyon more popular?

Barnabas is more popular, ranked #4616 compared to Siyon at #4706 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Siyon mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Siyon means "dry place, sunny place" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barnabas and Siyon boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Siyon is primarily a boy name.

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