Son of consolation or son of encouragement
Derived from the Aramaic name Barnabya, it is most famously associated with the companion of Saint Paul in the New Testament. The name suggests a person who provides comfort, support, and exhortation to others. While historically significant, it remains a rare and distinctive choice in the modern era.
About 30 boys were named Barnabas in 2025.
Early Christian missionary and companion of Paul the Apostle
Vampire protagonist of the gothic soap opera · Dark Shadows
Editor of the Daily Prophet · Harry Potter series
44th Governor of South Carolina
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
