Bartholomew vs Remiel

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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Remiel

Boy #3,362 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"thunder of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Jewish Coptic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,362
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Remi, Rem

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bartholomew Rank #3,348
Remiel Rank #3,362

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 vs #3362 for Remiel.

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

Remiel ___

  • Remiel James
  • Remiel Michael
  • Remiel David
  • Remiel Elijah
  • Remiel Isaac
  • Remiel Nathaniel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bartholomew

Archibald Cornelius Cecily Beatrice Theodore

If you choose Remiel

Azriel Uriel Sariel Miriam Seraphina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartholomew or Remiel more popular?

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 compared to Remiel at #3362 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Remiel mean?

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

Are Bartholomew and Remiel boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Remiel is primarily a boy name.

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