Arlow vs Bartholomew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlow

Boy #3,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"barberry tree hill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,310
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ar, Arlo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Arlow Rank #3,310
Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Arlow is more popular, ranked #3310 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlow ___

  • Arlow James
  • Arlow Lee
  • Arlow Reid
  • Arlow Stone
  • Arlow Blake
  • Arlow Grey

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 Arlow

Finn Milo Jude Stella Willow

If you choose Bartholomew

Archibald Cornelius Cecily Beatrice Theodore

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlow or Bartholomew more popular?

Arlow is more popular, ranked #3310 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Arlow and Bartholomew mean?

Arlow means "barberry tree hill" (Old English origin). Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin).

Are Arlow and Bartholomew boy or girl names?

Arlow is primarily a boy name. Bartholomew is primarily a boy name.

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