Bert

Q: Is Bert a boy or girl name?

Bert is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #9700, and as a girl name it ranks #71373.

Q: How popular is the name Bert?

Bert is ranked #9700 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ b-ERT ]

Boy Name #9,700 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Bert is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-ERT.

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

Popularity Over Time

#9,700

Current Rank

Peaked 1951 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #9,700
Total SSA Count: 9

Alternative Spellings

Bernard #1320 Bernardo #1336 Berkley #3328 Beren #4170 Berlin #4271 Bernabe #4886

Middle Name Ideas

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Bert David

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Bert Ethan

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Bert Asher

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Bert Dean

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Bert Cole

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Bert Ace

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Bert Aiden

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Bert Carter

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Bert Dylan

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Bert Chase

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Also a Girl Name

Bert is also used as a girl name, ranked #71373.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bert

Is Bert a boy or girl name?

Bert is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #9700. As a girl name, it is ranked #71373. Bert is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Bert?

Bert is pronounced b-ERT.

How popular is the name Bert?

Bert is currently ranked #9700 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Bert a common or rare name?

Bert is an uncommon name, ranked #9700 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Bert

Bert is a boy name .

Is Bert a boy or girl name? Bert is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,700 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #71,373. Bert is more commonly used as a boy name.

Bert is currently ranked #9,700 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Bert include Bernard, Bernardo, Berkley, Beren, Berlin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.