Bertha vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bertha

Girl #4,800 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining"

Origin: Old High German 'beraht'

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Bertha Rank #4,800

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4800 for Bertha.

Is Bertha or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Bertha at #4800 in the United States.

What do Bertha and Richard mean?

Bertha means "bright, shining" (Old High German 'beraht' origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Bertha and Richard boy or girl names?

Bertha is primarily a girl name. Richard is primarily a boy name.