Barnum - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Barnum \b(a)-

is of Old English origin. Possibly derived from "Baron's home". In America, inseparable from Phineas T. Barnum, founder of Barnum & Bailey's circus and one of America's great showmen.

Barnum has 1 variant form: Barnham.

A baby name that sounds like Barnum is Brynmor.

Barnum is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#5424 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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