Walden vs Bartholomew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walden

Boy #3,210 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller in the forest"

Origin: Old English

English American German

✓ 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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Walden Rank #3,210

Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Walden is more popular, ranked #3210 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Walden or Bartholomew more popular?

Walden is more popular, ranked #3210 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Walden and Bartholomew mean?

Walden means "dweller in the forest" (Old English origin). Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin).

Are Walden and Bartholomew boy or girl names?

Walden is primarily a boy name. Bartholomew is primarily a boy name.