Barnes vs Chesney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnes

Boy #7,718 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"near the barns, barn keeper"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,718
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Barney

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Chesney

Girl #2,980 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oak grove, oak meadow"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,980
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Chess, Chessie, Ches

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Popularity Comparison

Barnes Rank #7,718
Chesney Rank #2,980

Chesney is more popular, ranked #2980 vs #7718 for Barnes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barnes ___

  • Barnes Cole
  • Barnes Reid
  • Barnes James
  • Barnes Henry
  • Barnes Oliver
  • Barnes Rhett

Chesney ___

  • Chesney Marie
  • Chesney Ann
  • Chesney Lee
  • Chesney Grace
  • Chesney Mae
  • Chesney Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barnes

Fletcher Cooper Brooks Sloane Hadley

If you choose Chesney

Emory Hadley Grayson Piper Blythe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnes or Chesney more popular?

Chesney is more popular, ranked #2980 compared to Barnes at #7718 in the United States.

What do Barnes and Chesney mean?

Barnes means "near the barns, barn keeper" (Old English origin). Chesney means "oak grove, oak meadow" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Barnes and Chesney boy or girl names?

Barnes is primarily a boy name. Chesney is primarily a girl name.

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