Boy Name · Aramaic Origin
Bartholomew
Bartholomew — a boy name from the Aramaic tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Son of Talmai", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Bartley is on your shortlist, Bartholomew belongs in the same conversation.
Bartholomew meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Son of Talmai
Origin: Aramaic naming roots help connect Bartholomew to related Aramaic baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Bartholomew as B·A·R·T·H·O·L·O·M·E·W, with 11 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Bartholomew is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Bartholomew variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Bartholomewa, Bartholomewe, Bartholomewy, Bartholome.
- Nicknames: Bartho and B.
- Middle names: Pair Bartholomew with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Bartholomew middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Bartley, Bartolo, Bartlett, Bradly, Bertil — full picks on the sibling names for Bartholomew guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Bartholomew? Browse our names like Bartholomew guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
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Frequently asked about Bartholomew
What does the name Bartholomew mean?
Bartholomew means "Son of Talmai" and is of Aramaic origin.
What is the origin of Bartholomew?
Bartholomew originates in Aramaic naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Bartholomew?
Bartholomew has 11 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Bartholomew a boy's or girl's name?
Bartholomew is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Bartholomew in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Bartholomew sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Bartholomew?
Names that share Bartholomew's sound and style include Bartley, Bartolo, Bartlett, Bradly, Bertil.
What middle names pair well with Bartholomew?
Good middle-name fits for Bartholomew pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Bartholomew is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Bartholomew is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Bartholomew?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Bartholomew share its rhythm without rhyming — Bartley, Bartolo, Bartlett all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.