Bartholomew vs Macen

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 #3,233 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stoneworker, bricklayer"

Origin: Old French 'maçon'

American English

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Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Macen Rank #3,233

Macen is more popular, ranked #3233 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Bartholomew or Macen more popular?

Macen is more popular, ranked #3233 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Macen mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Macen means "stoneworker, bricklayer" (Old French 'maçon' origin).

Are Bartholomew and Macen boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Macen is primarily a boy name.