Bartholomew vs Hal

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 #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Hal Rank #3,485

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 vs #3485 for Hal.

Is Bartholomew or Hal more popular?

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 compared to Hal at #3485 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Hal mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin).

Are Bartholomew and Hal boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Hal is primarily a boy name.