Bartholomew vs Welles

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 #3,522 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the spring or well"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Welles Rank #3,522

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 vs #3522 for Welles.

Is Bartholomew or Welles more popular?

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 compared to Welles at #3522 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Welles mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Welles means "from the spring or well" (Old English origin).

Are Bartholomew and Welles boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Welles is primarily a boy name.