Walt vs Bartholomew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walt

Boy #3,415 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"army ruler, commander"

Origin: Germanic

English American German Dutch

✓ 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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Walt Rank #3,415

Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 vs #3415 for Walt.

Is Walt or Bartholomew more popular?

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 compared to Walt at #3415 in the United States.

What do Walt and Bartholomew mean?

Walt means "army ruler, commander" (Germanic origin). Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin).

Are Walt and Bartholomew boy or girl names?

Walt is primarily a boy name. Bartholomew is primarily a boy name.