Barnaby Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Barnaby Name at a Glance

Name	Barnaby
Meaning	A variant of the Hebrew Barnabas meaning son of consolation, son of exhortation, or son of comfort. Famous bearer: Barnaby Rudge, a character in 19th century Charles Dickens' novel Barnaby Rudge.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Barnaby Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Barnaby means “A variant of the Hebrew Barnabas meaning son of consolation, son of exhortation, or son of comfort. Famous bearer: Barnaby Rudge, a character in 19th century Charles Dickens' novel Barnaby Rudge”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Barnaby Name Origin

Our database records Barnaby under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Barnaby a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Barnaby is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Barnaby

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