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Bartholomew vs Bauer

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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Bauer

Boy #3,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farmer, peasant landholder"

Origin: German

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,248
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Bartholomew Rank #3,348
Bauer Rank #3,248

Bauer is more popular, ranked #3248 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartholomew or Bauer more popular?

Bauer is more popular, ranked #3248 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Bauer mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Bauer means "farmer, peasant landholder" (German origin).

Are Bartholomew and Bauer boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Bauer is primarily a boy name.

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