Bartholomew vs Donavan

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 #3,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior, little dark chieftain"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Donavan Rank #3,223

Donavan is more popular, ranked #3223 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Bartholomew or Donavan more popular?

Donavan is more popular, ranked #3223 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Donavan mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Donavan means "dark warrior, little dark chieftain" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Bartholomew and Donavan boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Donavan is primarily a boy name.