Wave vs Bartholomew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wave

Boy #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: English

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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Wave Rank #3,245

Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Wave is more popular, ranked #3245 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Wave or Bartholomew more popular?

Wave is more popular, ranked #3245 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Wave and Bartholomew mean?

Wave means "ocean wave, moving water" (English origin). Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin).

Are Wave and Bartholomew boy or girl names?

Wave is primarily a boy name. Bartholomew is primarily a boy name.