Bartholomew vs Gates

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 #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

English American

✓ All Clear

Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Gates Rank #3,229

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Bartholomew or Gates more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Gates mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Bartholomew and Gates boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Gates is primarily a boy name.