Richard vs Bertram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #8,509 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright raven"

Origin: Old High German beraht + hraban

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Bertram Rank #8,509

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #8509 for Bertram.

Is Richard or Bertram more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Bertram at #8509 in the United States.

What do Richard and Bertram mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Bertram means "bright raven" (Old High German beraht + hraban origin).

Are Richard and Bertram boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Bertram is primarily a boy name.