Bartholomew vs Wave

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 #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: English

American English

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Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Wave Rank #3,245

Wave is more popular, ranked #3245 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Bartholomew or Wave more popular?

Wave is more popular, ranked #3245 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Wave mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Wave means "ocean wave, moving water" (English origin).

Are Bartholomew and Wave boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Wave is primarily a boy name.