Bartholomew vs Elohim

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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Elohim

Boy #3,158 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine beings, gods"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Christian Jewish African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,158
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eli, El, Ohim

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Bartholomew Rank #3,348
Elohim Rank #3,158

Elohim is more popular, ranked #3158 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

Elohim ___

  • Elohim Emmanuel
  • Elohim Jireh
  • Elohim David
  • Elohim Solomon
  • Elohim Isaiah
  • Elohim Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bartholomew

Archibald Cornelius Cecily Beatrice Theodore

If you choose Elohim

Zion Yahweh Elias Miriam Eden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartholomew or Elohim more popular?

Elohim is more popular, ranked #3158 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Elohim mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Elohim means "divine beings, gods" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bartholomew and Elohim boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Elohim is primarily a boy name.

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