Son of Talmai; son of the furrows
Bartek is the popular Polish diminutive of Bartłomiej, the Polish form of Bartholomew. It ultimately derives from the Aramaic name Bar-Talmai, referring to a son of the furrows or a farmer. While used as a formal name in its own right, it retains a friendly, approachable energy in Central Europe.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Bartek in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Polish television and film actor
Polish motorboat racer in F1H2O
