Gustav vs Bartholomew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gustav

Boy #3,344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"staff of the Goths, divine staff"

Origin: Old Norse

Swedish German Norwegian Danish Finnish

✓ 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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Gustav Rank #3,344

Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Gustav is more popular, ranked #3344 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Gustav or Bartholomew more popular?

Gustav is more popular, ranked #3344 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Gustav and Bartholomew mean?

Gustav means "staff of the Goths, divine staff" (Old Norse origin). Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin).

Are Gustav and Bartholomew boy or girl names?

Gustav is primarily a boy name. Bartholomew is primarily a boy name.