Adams 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
Nicknames
Bart, Barry, Tolly

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Adams Rank #3,243
Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Adams is more popular, ranked #3243 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adams ___

  • Adams John
  • Adams Lee
  • Adams Grant
  • Adams Cole
  • Adams James
  • Adams Ray

Bartholomew ___

  • Bartholomew James
  • Bartholomew Edward
  • Bartholomew John
  • Bartholomew William
  • Bartholomew Thomas
  • Bartholomew Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adams

Brooks Hayes Lincoln Carter Emerson

If you choose Bartholomew

Archibald Cornelius Cecily Beatrice Theodore

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adams or Bartholomew more popular?

Adams is more popular, ranked #3243 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Adams and Bartholomew mean?

Adams means "son of Adam" (English origin). Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin).

Are Adams and Bartholomew boy or girl names?

Adams is primarily a boy name. Bartholomew is primarily a boy name.

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