Bartholomew vs Sheppard

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 #3,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herder of sheep, shepherd"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Sheppard Rank #3,338

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Bartholomew or Sheppard more popular?

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Sheppard mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin).

Are Bartholomew and Sheppard boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Sheppard is primarily a boy name.