Bartholomew vs Berg

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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Berg

Boy #21,697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"mountain, hill"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21,697
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Bartholomew Rank #3,348
Berg Rank #21,697

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 vs #21697 for Berg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartholomew or Berg more popular?

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Berg mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin).

Are Bartholomew and Berg boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Berg is primarily a boy name.

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