Berkeley vs Machiavelli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Berkeley

Boy #15,488 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"birch tree clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #15,488
Total SSA Count: 7
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Machiavelli

Boy #16,219 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"Italian surname historically linked to political cunning and realpolitik"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #16,219
Total SSA Count: 7
Syllables: 5
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Berkeley Rank #15,488

Machiavelli Rank #16,219

Berkeley is more popular, ranked #15488 vs #16219 for Machiavelli.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berkeley or Machiavelli more popular?

Berkeley is more popular, ranked #15488 compared to Machiavelli at #16219 in the United States.

What do Berkeley and Machiavelli mean?

Berkeley means "birch tree clearing" (Old English origin). Machiavelli means "Italian surname historically linked to political cunning and realpolitik" (Italian origin).

Are Berkeley and Machiavelli boy or girl names?

Berkeley is primarily a boy name. Machiavelli is primarily a boy name.

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