Bartholomew vs Ward

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 #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Ward Rank #3,309

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Bartholomew or Ward more popular?

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Ward mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin).

Are Bartholomew and Ward boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Ward is primarily a boy name.