Bertha vs Bessie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bertha

Girl #4,800 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining"

Origin: Old High German 'beraht'

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Girl #11,577 Most Popular

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Bertha Rank #4,800

Bessie Rank #11,577

Bertha is more popular, ranked #4800 vs #11577 for Bessie.

Is Bertha or Bessie more popular?

Bertha is more popular, ranked #4800 compared to Bessie at #11577 in the United States.

What do Bertha and Bessie mean?

Bertha means "bright, shining" (Old High German 'beraht' origin).

Are Bertha and Bessie boy or girl names?

Bertha is primarily a girl name. Bessie is primarily a girl name.