Bartholomew vs Timber

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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Popularity Comparison

Bartholomew Rank #3,348
Timber Rank #3,268

Timber is more popular, ranked #3268 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

Timber ___

  • Timber James
  • Timber Lee
  • Timber Reed
  • Timber Cole
  • Timber Grant
  • Timber Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bartholomew

Archibald Cornelius Cecily Beatrice Theodore

If you choose Timber

River Forrest Willow Stone Birch

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartholomew or Timber more popular?

Timber is more popular, ranked #3268 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Timber mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Timber means "wood, lumber, forest" (Old English origin).

Are Bartholomew and Timber boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Timber is primarily a boy name.

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