Cainan vs Bartholomew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cainan

Boy #3,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian 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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Cainan Rank #3,322

Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Cainan is more popular, ranked #3322 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Cainan or Bartholomew more popular?

Cainan is more popular, ranked #3322 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Cainan and Bartholomew mean?

Cainan means "spear" (Hebrew origin). Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin).

Are Cainan and Bartholomew boy or girl names?

Cainan is primarily a boy name. Bartholomew is primarily a boy name.