Bartholomew is a boy's name of Aramaic origin meaning “Son of the furrow; one of the twelve apostles, also known as Nathanael..” It has 4 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Bart. As of 2026, Bartholomew ranks #889 among boys' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #183 in 1881.
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bar-THOL-uh-myoo
Phonetic spelling
Currently #889 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Bartholomew means “Son of the furrow; one of the twelve apostles, also known as Nathanael..” It is a boy's name of Aramaic origin.
Bartholomew is pronounced bar-THOL-uh-myoo.
Bartholomew is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Bartholomew currently ranks #889 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Bartholomew include Bart.
Middle names that pair well with Bartholomew include Bartholomew Philip, Bartholomew Joseph, Bartholomew David.
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