Bartholomew vs Luc

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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Luc

Boy #3,395 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"light, luminous"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Dutch Catalan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,395
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Bartholomew Rank #3,348
Luc Rank #3,395

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 vs #3395 for Luc.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartholomew or Luc more popular?

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 compared to Luc at #3395 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Luc mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Luc means "light, luminous" (Latin origin).

Are Bartholomew and Luc boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Luc is primarily a boy name.

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