Barney

The meaning, origin, popularity, similar names, and other details about the boy name Barney

Meanings & Origins of Barney

What does Barney mean? What is the origin?

Origin English
Meaning Son of comfort
Origin German
Meaning Brave as a bear
Origin Hebrew
Meaning Son of prophecy
Origin English
Meaning Barney \b(a)-rney, bar-ney\ as a boy's name is pronounced BAR-nee. It is of English origin. Pet form of Barnabas and Barnaby. Modern use likely refers to the famous large purple dinosaur.

Barney has 2 variant forms: Barnie and Barny.

For more information, see also related names Barnett and Bernard.

Baby names that sound like Barney are Birney and Burney.

More Details About Barney

How popular is Barney? Any other details?

Popularity of Barney There were 0 US births last year.
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Barney is a boy name.
Barney starts with B
Barney is 6 letters long



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