Barnaby English - Male A variant of the Hebrew Barnabas meaning son of consolation, son of exhortation, or son of comfort. Famous bearer: Barnaby Rudge, a character in 19th century Charles Dickens' novel Barnaby Rudge. Rated 2.83 out of 4 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ Rating: 2.83 (6 votes) Add to favorites