Bartholomew vs Robinson

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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Robinson

Boy #3,539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Robin, son of Robert"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,539
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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

Popularity Comparison

Bartholomew Rank #3,348
Robinson Rank #3,539

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 vs #3539 for Robinson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartholomew or Robinson more popular?

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 compared to Robinson at #3539 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Robinson mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Robinson means "son of Robin, son of Robert" (English origin).

Are Bartholomew and Robinson boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Robinson is primarily a boy name.

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