Bartholomew vs Ember

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 #3,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glowing coal, burning ember"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American English Germanic

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Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Ember Rank #3,159

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Bartholomew or Ember more popular?

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Ember mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Ember means "glowing coal, burning ember" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Bartholomew and Ember boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Ember is primarily a boy name.