Bartholomew vs Berkley

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

Bartholomew Rank #3,348
Berkley Rank #882

Berkley is more popular, ranked #882 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bartholomew ___

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

Berkley ___

  • Berkley Grace
  • Berkley Rose
  • Berkley Mae
  • Berkley Jane
  • Berkley Quinn
  • Berkley Paige

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bartholomew

Archibald Cornelius Cecily Beatrice Theodore

If you choose Berkley

Harper Hadley Ainsley Finley Presley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartholomew or Berkley more popular?

Berkley is more popular, ranked #882 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Berkley mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Berkley means "birch tree meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Bartholomew and Berkley boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Berkley is primarily a girl name.

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