Bartholomew vs Phinehas

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

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Bartholomew' can be twisted to 'barf'"}

Full profile for Bartholomew →

Phinehas

Boy #3,169 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Nubian, the dark-skinned one"

Origin: Egyptian via Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Biblical Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,169
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Phinehas →

Popularity Comparison

Bartholomew Rank #3,348
Phinehas Rank #3,169

Phinehas is more popular, ranked #3169 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartholomew or Phinehas more popular?

Phinehas is more popular, ranked #3169 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Phinehas mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Phinehas means "the Nubian, the dark-skinned one" (Egyptian via Hebrew origin).

Are Bartholomew and Phinehas boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Phinehas is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Phinehas vs Bartholomew Bartholomew vs Charlee Bartholomew vs Hayzen Bartholomew vs Davey Bartholomew vs Talen
← Full profile: Bartholomew ← Full profile: Phinehas Browse all baby names