Bartholomew vs Walt

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 #3,415 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"army ruler, commander"

Origin: Germanic

English American German Dutch

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Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Walt Rank #3,415

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 vs #3415 for Walt.

Is Bartholomew or Walt more popular?

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 compared to Walt at #3415 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Walt mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Walt means "army ruler, commander" (Germanic origin).

Are Bartholomew and Walt boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Walt is primarily a boy name.