Bartholomew vs Liham

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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Liham

Boy #6,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"letter, written message"

Origin: Tagalog

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,616
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Bartholomew Rank #3,348
Liham Rank #6,616

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartholomew or Liham more popular?

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Liham mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Bartholomew and Liham boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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