Desi vs Bartholomew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Desi

Boy #3,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"desired, longed for"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish English American South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,219
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

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Popularity Comparison

Desi Rank #3,219
Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Desi is more popular, ranked #3219 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Desi or Bartholomew more popular?

Desi is more popular, ranked #3219 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Desi and Bartholomew mean?

Desi means "desired, longed for" (Latin origin). Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin).

Are Desi and Bartholomew boy or girl names?

Desi is primarily a boy name. Bartholomew is primarily a boy name.

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