Bartholomew vs Kaz

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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Kaz

Boy #3,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"peace-keeper, destroyer of enemies' glory"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Polish Japanese English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,307
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bartholomew Rank #3,348
Kaz Rank #3,307

Kaz is more popular, ranked #3307 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

Kaz ___

  • Kaz James
  • Kaz Lee
  • Kaz Allen
  • Kaz Owen
  • Kaz Ray
  • Kaz Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bartholomew

Archibald Cornelius Cecily Beatrice Theodore

If you choose Kaz

Zara Niko Mila Jax Remi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartholomew or Kaz more popular?

Kaz is more popular, ranked #3307 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Kaz mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Kaz means "peace-keeper, destroyer of enemies' glory" (Slavic origin).

Are Bartholomew and Kaz boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Kaz is primarily a boy name.

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