Bartholomew vs Branch

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 #3,217 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"tree branch, offshoot"

Origin: English

English American

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Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Branch Rank #3,217

Branch is more popular, ranked #3217 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Bartholomew or Branch more popular?

Branch is more popular, ranked #3217 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Branch mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Branch means "tree branch, offshoot" (English origin).

Are Bartholomew and Branch boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Branch is primarily a boy name.