Bartholomew vs Ember

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
Ember Rank #137

Ember is more popular, ranked #137 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

Ember ___

  • Ember Rose
  • Ember Jade
  • Ember Skye
  • Ember Wren
  • Ember Faye
  • Ember Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ember

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartholomew or Ember more popular?

Ember is more popular, ranked #137 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Ember mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Ember means "ember, smoldering remnant" (Old Norse origin).

Are Bartholomew and Ember boy or girl names?

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

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