Bartholomew vs Walden

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 #3,210 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller in the forest"

Origin: Old English

English American German

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Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Walden Rank #3,210

Walden is more popular, ranked #3210 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Bartholomew or Walden more popular?

Walden is more popular, ranked #3210 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Walden mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Walden means "dweller in the forest" (Old English origin).

Are Bartholomew and Walden boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Walden is primarily a boy name.