Bartholomew vs Burke

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 #3,235 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the fortress"

Origin: Old French 'borc'

Irish English American Australian

15 High Risk

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Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Burke Rank #3,235

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Bartholomew or Burke more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Burke mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin).

Are Bartholomew and Burke boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Burke is primarily a boy name.