Barnes vs Macaulay

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
Macaulay Rank #7,762

Barnes is more popular, ranked #7718 vs #7762 for Macaulay.

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

Macaulay ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Barnes

Fletcher Cooper Brooks Sloane Hadley

If you choose Macaulay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnes or Macaulay more popular?

Barnes is more popular, ranked #7718 compared to Macaulay at #7762 in the United States.

What do Barnes and Macaulay mean?

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

Are Barnes and Macaulay boy or girl names?

Barnes is primarily a boy name. Macaulay is primarily a boy name.

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