Welles vs Bartholomew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Welles

Boy #3,522 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the spring or well"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ 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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Welles Rank #3,522

Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 vs #3522 for Welles.

Is Welles or Bartholomew more popular?

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 compared to Welles at #3522 in the United States.

What do Welles and Bartholomew mean?

Welles means "from the spring or well" (Old English origin). Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin).

Are Welles and Bartholomew boy or girl names?

Welles is primarily a boy name. Bartholomew is primarily a boy name.