Back to Baby Names

Chip vs Bartholomew

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

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Bartholomew' can be twisted to 'barf'"}

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Chip Rank #3,313
Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Chip is more popular, ranked #3313 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chip or Bartholomew more popular?

Chip is more popular, ranked #3313 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Chip and Bartholomew mean?

Chip means "son of Richard, man" (Old English origin). Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin).

Are Chip and Bartholomew boy or girl names?

Chip is primarily a boy name. Bartholomew is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons