Bartholomew vs Layden

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

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Boy #3,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow valley, low ground"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Layden Rank #3,272

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Bartholomew or Layden more popular?

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Layden mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Layden means "meadow valley, low ground" (Old English origin).

Are Bartholomew and Layden boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Layden is primarily a boy name.