Bartholomew vs Ken

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 #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English American Scottish Japanese

✓ All Clear

Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Ken Rank #3,299

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Bartholomew or Ken more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Ken mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Bartholomew and Ken boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.