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Bartholomew vs Adel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bartholomew

Boy #3,348 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Talmai, son of the furrows"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,348
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Adel

Boy #3,186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"just, fair"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arab German Scandinavian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,186
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Bartholomew Rank #3,348
Adel Rank #3,186

Adel is more popular, ranked #3186 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartholomew or Adel more popular?

Adel is more popular, ranked #3186 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Adel mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Adel means "just, fair" (Arabic origin).

Are Bartholomew and Adel boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Adel is primarily a boy name.

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