Bartholomew vs Reeve

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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Reeve

Boy #3,416 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Old English gerefa (administrator)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,416
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Bartholomew Rank #3,348
Reeve Rank #3,416

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 vs #3416 for Reeve.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartholomew or Reeve more popular?

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 compared to Reeve at #3416 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Reeve mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin).

Are Bartholomew and Reeve boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Reeve is primarily a boy name.

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