Bartholomew vs Jakub

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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Jakub

Boy #3,151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"may God protect, supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Czech Polish Slovak German Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,151
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kuba, Janek, Jaku

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bartholomew Rank #3,348
Jakub Rank #3,151

Jakub is more popular, ranked #3151 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

Jakub ___

  • Jakub Jan
  • Jakub Tomas
  • Jakub Michal
  • Jakub Adam
  • Jakub Martin
  • Jakub Lukas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bartholomew

Archibald Cornelius Cecily Beatrice Theodore

If you choose Jakub

Tomáš Marek Lukáš Karolína Tereza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartholomew or Jakub more popular?

Jakub is more popular, ranked #3151 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Jakub mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Jakub means "may God protect, supplanter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bartholomew and Jakub boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Jakub is primarily a boy name.

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