Bartholomew vs Zac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bartholomew

Boy #3,348 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Talmai, son of the furrows"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,348
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Zac

Boy #3,385 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"remembered by Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,385
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Bartholomew Rank #3,348
Zac Rank #3,385

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 vs #3385 for Zac.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartholomew or Zac more popular?

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 compared to Zac at #3385 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Zac mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Zac means "remembered by Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bartholomew and Zac boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Zac is primarily a boy name.

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