Barnaby vs Coran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Coran

Boy #13,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little hollow, sickle-shaped bay"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,005
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cor

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barnaby Rank #13,109
Coran Rank #13,005

Coran is more popular, ranked #13005 vs #13109 for Barnaby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barnaby ___

No pairings available yet.

Coran ___

  • Coran James
  • Coran Patrick
  • Coran Finn
  • Coran Liam
  • Coran Sean
  • Coran Brendan

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Barnaby

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If you choose Coran

Declan Fergus Aoife Niamh Rory

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnaby or Coran more popular?

Coran is more popular, ranked #13005 compared to Barnaby at #13109 in the United States.

What do Barnaby and Coran mean?

Coran means "little hollow, sickle-shaped bay" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Barnaby and Coran boy or girl names?

Barnaby is primarily a boy name. Coran is primarily a boy name.

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