Bartholomew vs Ellias

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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Ellias

Boy #3,521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Scandinavian Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,521
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, El

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bartholomew Rank #3,348
Ellias Rank #3,521

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 vs #3521 for Ellias.

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

Ellias ___

  • Ellias James
  • Ellias Thomas
  • Ellias John
  • Ellias William
  • Ellias Alexander
  • Ellias Samuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bartholomew

Archibald Cornelius Cecily Beatrice Theodore

If you choose Ellias

Ezra Noah Ava Isla Caleb

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartholomew or Ellias more popular?

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 compared to Ellias at #3521 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Ellias mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Ellias means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bartholomew and Ellias boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Ellias is primarily a boy name.

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