Ferry vs Bartholomew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Dutch Frisian 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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Ferry Rank #32,658

Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Ferry or Bartholomew more popular?

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Bartholomew mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin).

Are Ferry and Bartholomew boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Bartholomew is primarily a boy name.