Bartholomew vs Liam

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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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bartholomew Rank #3,348
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bartholomew

Archibald Cornelius Cecily Beatrice Theodore

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartholomew or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Liam mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Bartholomew and Liam boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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