Bartholomew vs Brylan

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 #3,479 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strength, honor"

Origin: Celtic/Irish

English American Irish

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Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Brylan Rank #3,479

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 vs #3479 for Brylan.

Is Bartholomew or Brylan more popular?

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 compared to Brylan at #3479 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Brylan mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Brylan means "strength, honor" (Celtic/Irish origin).

Are Bartholomew and Brylan boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Brylan is primarily a boy name.