Berkeley

Pronunciation: [ b-ERKL-ee ]

Boy Name #15,488 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Berkeley is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-ERKL-ee.

Parents who love the name Berkeley often also consider Bertha, Bessie, Belle .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #15,488
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Berkley #3328

Nicknames

Ber Bey Berie Berkie

Also a Girl Name

Berkeley is also used as a girl name, ranked #2383.

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Similar Names

Bertha Bessie Belle Beulah Betty Bettie Beatrice Bertie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Berkeley

Is Berkeley a boy or girl name?

Berkeley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #15488. As a girl name, it is ranked #2383. Berkeley is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Berkeley?

Berkeley is pronounced b-ERKL-ee.

How popular is the name Berkeley?

Berkeley is currently ranked #15488 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Berkeley?

Common nicknames for Berkeley include Ber, Bey, Berie, and Berkie.

Is Berkeley a common or rare name?

Berkeley is an uncommon name, ranked #15488 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Berkeley

Berkeley is a boy name .

Is Berkeley a boy or girl name? Berkeley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,488 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,383. Berkeley is more commonly used as a girl name.

Berkeley is currently ranked #15,488 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Berkeley include Ber, Bey, Berie, and Berkie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Berkeley include Berkley . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.