Bartholomew vs Claude

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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Claude

Boy #3,333 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of the Claudian family, lame"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,333
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cla, Clau, Clauy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bartholomew Rank #3,348
Claude Rank #3,333

Claude is more popular, ranked #3333 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

Claude ___

  • Claude Victor
  • Claude Henri
  • Claude Louis
  • Claude James
  • Claude Edward
  • Claude Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bartholomew

Archibald Cornelius Cecily Beatrice Theodore

If you choose Claude

Marcel Henri Lucien Simone Colette

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartholomew or Claude more popular?

Claude is more popular, ranked #3333 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Claude mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Claude means "of the Claudian family, lame" (Latin origin).

Are Bartholomew and Claude boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Claude is primarily a boy name.

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