Bartholomew vs Kol

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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Kol

Boy #3,334 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dark, coal-black"

Origin: Old English/Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,334
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bartholomew Rank #3,348
Kol Rank #3,334

Kol is more popular, ranked #3334 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

Kol ___

  • Kol James
  • Kol Thomas
  • Kol William
  • Kol Henry
  • Kol Reed
  • Kol Nash

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bartholomew

Archibald Cornelius Cecily Beatrice Theodore

If you choose Kol

Finn Beau Jett Ash Reed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartholomew or Kol more popular?

Kol is more popular, ranked #3334 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Kol mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Kol means "dark, coal-black" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Bartholomew and Kol boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Kol is primarily a boy name.

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