Bessie vs Bertha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bessie

Girl #11,577 Most Popular

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Girl #4,800 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining"

Origin: Old High German 'beraht'

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Bessie Rank #11,577

Bertha Rank #4,800

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

Is Bessie or Bertha more popular?

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

What do Bessie and Bertha mean?

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

Are Bessie and Bertha boy or girl names?

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