Bartholomew vs Ziyon

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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Ziyon

Boy #3,231 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"highest point, mountaintop"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian American Rastafarian Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,231
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zi, Zee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bartholomew Rank #3,348
Ziyon Rank #3,231

Ziyon is more popular, ranked #3231 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

Ziyon ___

  • Ziyon James
  • Ziyon Alexander
  • Ziyon Emmanuel
  • Ziyon Isaiah
  • Ziyon Kai
  • Ziyon David

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Bartholomew

Archibald Cornelius Cecily Beatrice Theodore

If you choose Ziyon

Eden Zara Isaiah Messiah Seraphina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartholomew or Ziyon more popular?

Ziyon is more popular, ranked #3231 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Ziyon mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Ziyon means "highest point, mountaintop" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bartholomew and Ziyon boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Ziyon is primarily a boy name.

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