Bartholomew vs Cale

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 #3,256 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold, brave"

Origin: Hebrew (from Caleb)

English American

15 High Risk

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Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Cale Rank #3,256

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Bartholomew or Cale more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Cale mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin).

Are Bartholomew and Cale boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Cale is primarily a boy name.