Barney Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Barney Name at a Glance

Name	Barney
Meaning	Used as a diminutive of Barnard, meaning strong as a bear. Also a diminutive of Barnaby, which is a variant of the Hebrew Barnabas meaning son of consolation, son of exhortation, or son of comfort.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Barney Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Barney means “Used as a diminutive of Barnard, meaning strong as a bear. Also a diminutive of Barnaby, which is a variant of the Hebrew Barnabas meaning son of consolation, son of exhortation, or son of comfort”. 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.

Barney Name Origin

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

Is Barney a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Barney

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