Berkeley vs Dominique

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dominique

Boy #1,486 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"belonging to the Lord, of God"

Origin: Latin (Dominicus)

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Haitian African-American Francophone African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,486
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dom, Nic, Nique

Playground Safety Score

45 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Berkeley Rank #2,383
Dominique Rank #1,486

Dominique is more popular, ranked #1486 vs #2383 for Berkeley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Berkeley ___

  • Berkeley Rose
  • Berkeley Grace
  • Berkeley Ann
  • Berkeley Marie
  • Berkeley Jane
  • Berkeley Claire

Dominique ___

  • Dominique Andre
  • Dominique Jean
  • Dominique Louis
  • Dominique Pierre
  • Dominique Michel
  • Dominique Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Berkeley

Hadley Avery Spencer Chandler Finley

If you choose Dominique

Laurent Gabrielle Thierry Isabelle Antoine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berkeley or Dominique more popular?

Dominique is more popular, ranked #1486 compared to Berkeley at #2383 in the United States.

What do Berkeley and Dominique mean?

Berkeley means "birch wood clearing" (Old English origin). Dominique means "belonging to the Lord, of God" (Latin (Dominicus) origin).

Are Berkeley and Dominique boy or girl names?

Berkeley is primarily a girl name. Dominique is primarily a boy name.

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