Barney
Discover the meaning and origin of the name Barney
Barney
Barney is an english boy's name meaning "From the name bernard; diminutive of barnabas: comfort".
The meaning of Barney is "From the name bernard; diminutive of barnabas: comfort" — a boy name of english origin. It has 2 syllables.
- Origin
- english
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
From the name bernard; diminutive of barnabas: comfort
Popularity
Quick answers about Barney
What does Barney mean?
Barney is a boy name of english origin meaning "From the name bernard; diminutive of barnabas: comfort".
Is Barney a rare name?
Yes. Barney does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Names with a similar meaning to Barney
Barney means "From the name bernard; diminutive of barnabas: comfort" — these names share that spirit.
- Noah — "Rest, comfort, peace" (hebrew)
Questions parents ask about Barney
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