Talen vs Bartholomew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Talen

Boy #3,497 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"talon, claw of a bird of prey"

Origin: Old French

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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Talen Rank #3,497

Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 vs #3497 for Talen.

Is Talen or Bartholomew more popular?

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 compared to Talen at #3497 in the United States.

What do Talen and Bartholomew mean?

Talen means "talon, claw of a bird of prey" (Old French origin). Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin).

Are Talen and Bartholomew boy or girl names?

Talen is primarily a boy name. Bartholomew is primarily a boy name.