Bartholomew vs Gershon

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

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Boy #3,264 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"a stranger there"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Hebrew Israeli

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Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Gershon Rank #3,264

Gershon is more popular, ranked #3264 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Bartholomew or Gershon more popular?

Gershon is more popular, ranked #3264 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Gershon mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Gershon means "a stranger there" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bartholomew and Gershon boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Gershon is primarily a boy name.