Barnaby
What does the name Barnaby mean?
The different meanings of the name Barnaby are:- American meaning: Son of comfort
- English meaning: Derivative: Form of Barnard or Barnabas
- Hebrew meaning: Son of prophecy
The first thing you should know if you are considering Barnaby for your baby's name is that in most countries all over the world the name Barnaby is a boy name.
The name Barnaby is of Hebrew origin, and is used in more than one countries and different languages of the world, especially English speaking countries, Hebrew speaking countries among others.
If you consider naming your baby Barnaby we recommend you take note of the special meaning and history of the name as your baby’s name will play a big role in its life and your baby will hear it spoken every day. Searching for a name is a very important and fun process as it’s the very first gift you will give to your baby. Many people believe that the name can affect success in life, through their children's working career and other circumstances, so they choose more “respectable” names or name meanings as they believe that the name meaning reflects the personality of the child.
The meaning of Barnaby has more than one different etymologies. It has same or different meanings in other countries and languages. The different meanings of the name Barnaby are:
The name Barnaby is in the following categories: American Names, English Names, Hebrew Names, Literary Characters Names. (If you would like to suggest one or more categories for the name, click here). We have plenty of different baby name categories to search for special meanings plus popular and unique names, search our database before choosing but also note that baby name categories designed to help you and not to be an influential factor when choosing a name. Instead, we recommend that you pay a greater attention to the origin and meaning of the name Barnaby. Read our baby name articles for useful tips regarding baby names and naming your baby. If you are thinking of giving your baby the beautiful name Barnaby, spread the love and share this with your friends.
Below you will find the popularity of the baby name Barnaby displayed annually, from 1880 to the present day in our name popularity chart. Hover over or click on the dots that represent a year to see how many babies were given the name for that year, for both genders, if available.
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