Zebedee vs Bartholomew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bartholomew

Boy #3,348 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Talmai, son of the furrows"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,348
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Zebedee Rank #3,226
Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Zebedee is more popular, ranked #3226 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zebedee or Bartholomew more popular?

Zebedee is more popular, ranked #3226 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Zebedee and Bartholomew mean?

Zebedee means "gift of God, Yahweh has bestowed" (Hebrew origin). Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin).

Are Zebedee and Bartholomew boy or girl names?

Zebedee is primarily a boy name. Bartholomew is primarily a boy name.

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