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Bartholomew
a son that suspends the waters
Βαρθολομαῖος Bartholomaios
Bartholomew (Greek: Βαρθολομαῖος, Bartholomaios) means “a son that suspends the waters”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 10 verses across 5 books of the Bible. In 2025 it was given to 39 children in the United States. Use is rising. Around 4,271 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears with Alphaeus in Acts 1.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Bartholomew
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At a glance
- Verses
- 10 across 5 books
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- New
- Era
- Gospels
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 39 | Rising |
| All-time total | 4,271 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 75 in 1969 | Its highest year on record |
| Ten-year trend | +119% | Change in share of births |
| Strongest state | TX | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Matthew 10:3 |
| Last appears | Acts 1:13 |
| Cross-references | 422 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Nathanael co-occurrence Appears with Nathanael in John 1.
- Judas co-occurrence Appears with Judas in Acts 1.
- Simon co-occurrence Appears with Simon in Acts 1.
- Alphaeus co-occurrence Appears with Alphaeus in Acts 1.
- Thomas co-occurrence Appears with Thomas in Acts 1.
- Philip co-occurrence Appears with Philip in John 1.
- Matthew co-occurrence Appears with Matthew in Acts 1.
- Andrew co-occurrence Appears with Andrew in Acts 1.
Origin & meaning
Βαρθολομαῖος, -ου, ὁ (Aram. בַּר־תָּלְמַי, son of Tolmai),
Bartholomew, the Apostle (see: Ναθαναήλ): Mat.10:3, Mrk.3:18, Luk.6:14, Act.1:13.†
(AS)
Bartholomew was one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus.
The biblical story
Bartholomew was one of the twelve apostles selected by Jesus Christ to be part of His inner circle (Mat.10.3; Mrk.3.18; Luk.6.14). He is always mentioned in the lists of the apostles, indicating his importance within the group. However, beyond his inclusion in these lists, no specific details about his background, life, or ministry are provided in the New Testament. Bartholomew is also named in Act.1.13 as one of the apostles gathered in the upper room after Jesus' ascension, praying and waiting for the coming of the Holy Spirit. Some scholars suggest that Bartholomew may be the same person as Nathanael, who is mentioned in John's Gospel (Jhn.1.45-51; 21.2), but this identification is not conclusively established in the biblical text. Tradition holds that Bartholomew preached the gospel in various regions, including India and Armenia, and suffered martyrdom for his faith, but these accounts are not recorded in the New Testament.
Key verses
Bartholomew appears in 4 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alpheus, and Lebbeus, whose surname was Thaddeus;
Matthew 10:3 -
And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alpheus, and Thaddeus, and Simon the Canaanite,
Mark 3:18 -
Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,
Luke 6:14 -
And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.
Acts 1:13
Show all 4 references
Matthew (1)
- Matthew 10:3
Mark (1)
- Mark 3:18
Luke (1)
- Luke 6:14
Acts (1)
- Acts 1:13