Barnes vs Efrem

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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Popularity Comparison

Barnes Rank #7,718
Efrem Rank #7,880

Barnes is more popular, ranked #7718 vs #7880 for Efrem.

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

Efrem ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnes or Efrem more popular?

Barnes is more popular, ranked #7718 compared to Efrem at #7880 in the United States.

What do Barnes and Efrem mean?

Barnes means "near the barns, barn keeper" (Old English origin).

Are Barnes and Efrem boy or girl names?

Barnes is primarily a boy name. Efrem is primarily a boy name.

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