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Bartholomew: Meaning & Origin

Bartholomew is a boy name of Aramaic origin meaning “Son of the furrow; one of the twelve apostles, also known as Nathanael.”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 4 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

bar-THOL-uh-myoo

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

67/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 33% of popular names.

Nicknames

Bart

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

24%
66
2010
50
Current
#26
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Bartholomew Philip
  • Bartholomew Joseph
  • Bartholomew David

Famous Namesakes

  • Bartholomew the Apostle

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Bartholomew