Bartholomew vs Derik

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 #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

American English Dutch German

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Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Derik Rank #3,402

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 vs #3402 for Derik.

Is Bartholomew or Derik more popular?

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 compared to Derik at #3402 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Derik mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin).

Are Bartholomew and Derik boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Derik is primarily a boy name.