Barnaby Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Barnaby Name at a Glance

Name	Barnaby
Meaning	Son of prophecy. Also a variant of Barnabas: Comfort.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Barnaby Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Barnaby means “Son of prophecy. Also a variant of Barnabas: 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.

Barnaby Name Origin

Our database records Barnaby under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew 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

When considering Barnaby for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.