Bartholomew vs Becket

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 #3,384 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"by the brook"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Becket Rank #3,384

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 vs #3384 for Becket.

Is Bartholomew or Becket more popular?

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 compared to Becket at #3384 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Becket mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Becket means "by the brook" (Old English origin).

Are Bartholomew and Becket boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Becket is primarily a boy name.