Bartholomew vs Mathis

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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Mathis

Boy #3,538 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

French German Flemish Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,538
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mat, Matty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bartholomew Rank #3,348
Mathis Rank #3,538

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 vs #3538 for Mathis.

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

Mathis ___

  • Mathis Jean
  • Mathis Louis
  • Mathis Alexandre
  • Mathis Henri
  • Mathis Pierre
  • Mathis Luc

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bartholomew

Archibald Cornelius Cecily Beatrice Theodore

If you choose Mathis

Théo Maxime Hugo Camille Léa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartholomew or Mathis more popular?

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 compared to Mathis at #3538 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Mathis mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Mathis means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bartholomew and Mathis boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Mathis is primarily a boy name.

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