Macen vs Bartholomew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Macen

Boy #3,233 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stoneworker, bricklayer"

Origin: Old French 'maçon'

American 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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Macen Rank #3,233

Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Macen is more popular, ranked #3233 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Macen or Bartholomew more popular?

Macen is more popular, ranked #3233 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Macen and Bartholomew mean?

Macen means "stoneworker, bricklayer" (Old French 'maçon' origin). Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin).

Are Macen and Bartholomew boy or girl names?

Macen is primarily a boy name. Bartholomew is primarily a boy name.