Barnes
Meaning
young warrior
Origin
English
Pronunciation
/bɑːnz/
Traits associated with the name Barnes:
Barnes has an elegant sound to it that really closes the gap between dog and human.
Dogs named Barnes tend to be brave, hard-working, loving, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship, and courage.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Barnes?
That you have a creative and unique sense of humor. It also suggests that you have a fondness for unusual names.
Is Barnes a good dog name?
Barnes is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Barnes isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
Barnes is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Barnes was, in the past month, the 5657th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Barnes is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Barnes was viewed 20 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Barnes's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Barnes is most adored in New Jersey, Utah and New York.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Pennsylvania, Virginia and Nebraska.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Barnes.
Barnes is found in these categories:
military
Derived from a surname often associated with soldiers and war heroes.
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