Bartholomew vs Cainan

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
Cainan Rank #3,322

Cainan is more popular, ranked #3322 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

Cainan ___

  • Cainan James
  • Cainan David
  • Cainan Michael
  • Cainan Joseph
  • Cainan Lee
  • Cainan Elijah

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Bartholomew

Archibald Cornelius Cecily Beatrice Theodore

If you choose Cainan

Enoch Abel Seth Miriam Adah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartholomew or Cainan more popular?

Cainan is more popular, ranked #3322 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Cainan mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Cainan means "smith, metalworker" (Aramaic origin).

Are Bartholomew and Cainan boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Cainan is primarily a boy name.

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