Bartholomew vs Japheth

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 #3,265 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beauty"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Hebrew Biblical

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Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Japheth Rank #3,265

Japheth is more popular, ranked #3265 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Bartholomew or Japheth more popular?

Japheth is more popular, ranked #3265 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Japheth mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Japheth means "beauty" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bartholomew and Japheth boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Japheth is primarily a boy name.