Alma vs Bertrand

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alma Rank #472
Bertrand Rank #8,551

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 vs #8551 for Bertrand.

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

Bertrand ___

  • Bertrand Louis
  • Bertrand Francis
  • Bertrand James
  • Bertrand Alexandre
  • Bertrand Hugo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alma

Cora Vera Flora Hazel Nora

If you choose Bertrand

Rosamund Cecily Edmund Evelyn Clement

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alma or Bertrand more popular?

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 compared to Bertrand at #8551 in the United States.

What do Alma and Bertrand mean?

Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin). Bertrand means "bright raven" (Germanic origin).

Are Alma and Bertrand boy or girl names?

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

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