Bartholomew vs Zalmen

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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Zalmen

Boy #3,430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, man of peace"

Origin: Hebrew Shlomo

Cultural Roots

Ashkenazi Jewish Yiddish-speaking communities Eastern European Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,430
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Zalmy, Zal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bartholomew Rank #3,348
Zalmen Rank #3,430

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 vs #3430 for Zalmen.

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

Zalmen ___

  • Zalmen Moshe
  • Zalmen Yosef
  • Zalmen Avraham
  • Zalmen Chaim
  • Zalmen Menachem
  • Zalmen Dovid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bartholomew

Archibald Cornelius Cecily Beatrice Theodore

If you choose Zalmen

Menachem Devorah Chaya Yitzchok Rivka

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartholomew or Zalmen more popular?

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 compared to Zalmen at #3430 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Zalmen mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Zalmen means "peaceful, man of peace" (Hebrew Shlomo origin).

Are Bartholomew and Zalmen boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Zalmen is primarily a boy name.

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