Bartholomew vs Zebedee

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 #3,226 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God, Yahweh has bestowed"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Christian

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Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Zebedee Rank #3,226

Zebedee is more popular, ranked #3226 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Bartholomew or Zebedee more popular?

Zebedee is more popular, ranked #3226 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Zebedee mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Zebedee means "gift of God, Yahweh has bestowed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bartholomew and Zebedee boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Zebedee is primarily a boy name.