Bartholomew vs Madison

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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Madison

Girl #46 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Maud, son of Matthew"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#46
Total SSA Count
4,563
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Madi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bartholomew Rank #3,348
Madison Rank #46

Madison is more popular, ranked #46 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

Madison ___

  • Madison Grace
  • Madison Ann
  • Madison Rose
  • Madison Claire
  • Madison Marie
  • Madison Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bartholomew

Archibald Cornelius Cecily Beatrice Theodore

If you choose Madison

Olivia Emma Avery Logan Jackson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartholomew or Madison more popular?

Madison is more popular, ranked #46 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Madison mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Madison means "son of Maud, son of Matthew" (English origin).

Are Bartholomew and Madison boy or girl names?

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

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