Bartholomew vs Bane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bartholomew

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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Boy #3,170 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cause of death, ruin, poison"

Origin: Old English bana

American English Serbian

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Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Bane Rank #3,170

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Bartholomew or Bane more popular?

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Bane mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin).

Are Bartholomew and Bane boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Bane is primarily a boy name.