Gates vs Bartholomew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gates

Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

English American

✓ 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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Gates Rank #3,229

Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Gates or Bartholomew more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Gates and Bartholomew mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin).

Are Gates and Bartholomew boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Bartholomew is primarily a boy name.