Bartholomew vs Madison

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 #3,305 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Matthew"

Origin: English surname

American English

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Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Madison Rank #3,305

Madison is more popular, ranked #3305 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Bartholomew or Madison more popular?

Madison is more popular, ranked #3305 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Madison mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Madison means "son of Matthew" (English surname origin).

Are Bartholomew and Madison boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Madison is primarily a boy name.