Barnabas vs Zebadiah

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
Zebadiah Rank #4,589

Zebadiah is more popular, ranked #4589 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

Zebadiah ___

  • Zebadiah James
  • Zebadiah Eli
  • Zebadiah Levi
  • Zebadiah Nathan
  • Zebadiah Elijah
  • Zebadiah Caleb

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Barnabas

Sebastian Cornelius Archibald Gideon Persephone

If you choose Zebadiah

Ezekiel Obadiah Malachi Abigail Hezekiah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnabas or Zebadiah more popular?

Zebadiah is more popular, ranked #4589 compared to Barnabas at #4616 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Zebadiah mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Zebadiah means "God has bestowed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barnabas and Zebadiah boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Zebadiah is primarily a boy name.

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