Bartholomew vs Zebedee

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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Zebedee

Boy #3,226 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, Yahweh has bestowed"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,226
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Zeb, Zee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bartholomew Rank #3,348
Zebedee Rank #3,226

Zebedee is more popular, ranked #3226 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

Zebedee ___

  • Zebedee James
  • Zebedee John
  • Zebedee Luke
  • Zebedee Eli
  • Zebedee Thomas
  • Zebedee Noah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bartholomew

Archibald Cornelius Cecily Beatrice Theodore

If you choose Zebedee

Bartholomew Thaddeus Matthias Salome Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartholomew or Zebedee more popular?

Zebedee is more popular, ranked #3226 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Zebedee mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Zebedee means "gift of God, Yahweh has bestowed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bartholomew and Zebedee boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Zebedee is primarily a boy name.

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