Branch vs Bartholomew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Branch

Boy #3,217 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"tree branch, offshoot"

Origin: English

English American

✓ All Clear

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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Branch Rank #3,217

Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Branch is more popular, ranked #3217 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Branch or Bartholomew more popular?

Branch is more popular, ranked #3217 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Branch and Bartholomew mean?

Branch means "tree branch, offshoot" (English origin). Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin).

Are Branch and Bartholomew boy or girl names?

Branch is primarily a boy name. Bartholomew is primarily a boy name.