Hal vs Bartholomew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hal

Boy #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

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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Hal Rank #3,485

Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 vs #3485 for Hal.

Is Hal or Bartholomew more popular?

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 compared to Hal at #3485 in the United States.

What do Hal and Bartholomew mean?

Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin). Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin).

Are Hal and Bartholomew boy or girl names?

Hal is primarily a boy name. Bartholomew is primarily a boy name.