Robinson vs Bartholomew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robinson

Boy #3,539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Robin, son of Robert"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,539
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Bartholomew

Boy #3,348 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Talmai, son of the furrows"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,348
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Bartholomew' can be twisted to 'barf'"}

Popularity Comparison

Robinson Rank #3,539
Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 vs #3539 for Robinson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Robinson or Bartholomew more popular?

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 compared to Robinson at #3539 in the United States.

What do Robinson and Bartholomew mean?

Robinson means "son of Robin, son of Robert" (English origin). Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin).

Are Robinson and Bartholomew boy or girl names?

Robinson is primarily a boy name. Bartholomew is primarily a boy name.

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