Barnaby
Boy name · Aramaic · pronounced BAR-nuh-bee
Verified name
What does Barnaby mean?
Son of consolation
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 933 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 185 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Barney, Barn, Barns
Variant: Barnabas, Bernaby
Related: Barnabas, Bernard
Using Barnaby across cultures
English medieval form of Barnabas.
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