Bartholomew vs Oliver

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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Oliver

Boy #3 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
15,343
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ollie, Oli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bartholomew Rank #3,348
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bartholomew

Archibald Cornelius Cecily Beatrice Theodore

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartholomew or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Oliver mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Bartholomew and Oliver boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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