Bartholomew vs Gustav

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 #3,344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"staff of the Goths, divine staff"

Origin: Old Norse

Swedish German Norwegian Danish Finnish

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Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Gustav Rank #3,344

Gustav is more popular, ranked #3344 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Bartholomew or Gustav more popular?

Gustav is more popular, ranked #3344 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Gustav mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Gustav means "staff of the Goths, divine staff" (Old Norse origin).

Are Bartholomew and Gustav boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Gustav is primarily a boy name.