Arch vs Bartholomew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arch

Boy #3,224 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"truly brave, genuinely bold"

Origin: Germanic

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,348 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"son of Talmai, son of the furrows"

Origin: Aramaic

English German Dutch Christian

12 High Risk

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Arch Rank #3,224

Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Arch is more popular, ranked #3224 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Arch or Bartholomew more popular?

Arch is more popular, ranked #3224 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Arch and Bartholomew mean?

Arch means "truly brave, genuinely bold" (Germanic origin). Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin).

Are Arch and Bartholomew boy or girl names?

Arch is primarily a boy name. Bartholomew is primarily a boy name.