Bartholomew vs Koy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bartholomew

Boy #3,348 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Talmai, son of the furrows"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,348
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Koy

Boy #3,455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victorious people"

Origin: Greek via Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch American Hmong

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,455
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Bartholomew Rank #3,348
Koy Rank #3,455

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 vs #3455 for Koy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartholomew or Koy more popular?

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 compared to Koy at #3455 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Koy mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Koy means "victorious people" (Greek via Dutch origin).

Are Bartholomew and Koy boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Koy is primarily a boy name.

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