Ember vs Bartholomew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ember

Boy #3,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glowing coal, burning ember"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American English Germanic

✓ 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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Ember Rank #3,159

Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Ember or Bartholomew more popular?

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Ember and Bartholomew mean?

Ember means "glowing coal, burning ember" (Old English/Norse origin). Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin).

Are Ember and Bartholomew boy or girl names?

Ember is primarily a boy name. Bartholomew is primarily a boy name.