Bartholomew vs Ralf

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 #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Ralf Rank #32,528

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Bartholomew or Ralf more popular?

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Ralf mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Bartholomew and Ralf boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.