Alma vs Bertram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alma

Girl #472 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"nourishing, kind"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Spanish English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#472
Total SSA Count
653
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Allie, Al

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Bertram

Boy #8,509 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright raven"

Origin: Old High German beraht + hraban

Cultural Roots

English German French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,509
Total SSA Count
10
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Bert, Bertie, Ram

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Popularity Comparison

Alma Rank #472
Bertram Rank #8,509

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 vs #8509 for Bertram.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alma ___

  • Alma Rose
  • Alma Jean
  • Alma Mae
  • Alma Claire
  • Alma Louise
  • Alma Frances

Bertram ___

  • Bertram James
  • Bertram Harold
  • Bertram William
  • Bertram Charles
  • Bertram Arthur
  • Bertram George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alma

Cora Vera Flora Hazel Nora

If you choose Bertram

Reginald Archibald Humphrey Mildred Gertrude

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alma or Bertram more popular?

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 compared to Bertram at #8509 in the United States.

What do Alma and Bertram mean?

Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin). Bertram means "bright raven" (Old High German beraht + hraban origin).

Are Alma and Bertram boy or girl names?

Alma is primarily a girl name. Bertram is primarily a boy name.

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