Gershon vs Bartholomew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gershon

Boy #3,264 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"a stranger there"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Hebrew Israeli

✓ 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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Gershon Rank #3,264

Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Gershon is more popular, ranked #3264 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Gershon or Bartholomew more popular?

Gershon is more popular, ranked #3264 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Gershon and Bartholomew mean?

Gershon means "a stranger there" (Hebrew origin). Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin).

Are Gershon and Bartholomew boy or girl names?

Gershon is primarily a boy name. Bartholomew is primarily a boy name.