Derik vs Bartholomew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derik

Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

American English Dutch German

✓ 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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Derik Rank #3,402

Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 vs #3402 for Derik.

Is Derik or Bartholomew more popular?

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 compared to Derik at #3402 in the United States.

What do Derik and Bartholomew mean?

Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin). Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin).

Are Derik and Bartholomew boy or girl names?

Derik is primarily a boy name. Bartholomew is primarily a boy name.