Bartholomew vs Ayyan

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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Ayyan

Boy #10,810 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, blessed"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Urdu Pakistani Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,810
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Bartholomew Rank #3,348
Ayyan Rank #10,810

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 vs #10810 for Ayyan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartholomew or Ayyan more popular?

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 compared to Ayyan at #10810 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Ayyan mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Ayyan means "gift of God, blessed" (Arabic origin).

Are Bartholomew and Ayyan boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Ayyan is primarily a boy name.

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