Kol vs Bartholomew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kol

Boy #3,334 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark, coal-black"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American Scandinavian English

✓ 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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Kol Rank #3,334

Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Kol is more popular, ranked #3334 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Kol or Bartholomew more popular?

Kol is more popular, ranked #3334 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Kol and Bartholomew mean?

Kol means "dark, coal-black" (Old English/Norse origin). Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin).

Are Kol and Bartholomew boy or girl names?

Kol is primarily a boy name. Bartholomew is primarily a boy name.