Baby name
Barnaby
/ˈbɑːrnəbi/
Meaning
“Son of consolation or encouragement”
From Aramaic 'son of the prophet' or Greek 'son of consolation/encouragement'.
How it ages.
Barnaby remains recognizable even as it is chosen less often than before.
The cultural moment.
Barnaby has become moderately less common in Scotland in recent years, while remaining an established choice.