Ken vs Bartholomew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English American Scottish Japanese

✓ 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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Ken Rank #3,299

Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Ken or Bartholomew more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Ken and Bartholomew mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin).

Are Ken and Bartholomew boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Bartholomew is primarily a boy name.