Son of consolation or son of encouragement
Barnaby is the English medieval form of Barnabas. It is derived from the Greek name Barnabas, which has Aramaic roots meaning 'son of encouragement' or 'son of consolation'.
Less common today
Barnaby isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,400 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The title character of Charles Dickens's historical novel · Barnaby Rudge
The title character and private investigator in the TV series · Barnaby Jones
Former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia
American artist and author of 'Matador'
German actor known for 'L'Auberge Espagnole'
