Berkeley vs Farmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Berkeley

Girl #2,383 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"birch wood clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,383
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Berk, Berk, Lee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Berkeley Rank #2,383
Farmer Rank #15,625

Berkeley is more popular, ranked #2383 vs #15625 for Farmer.

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

Farmer ___

  • Farmer John
  • Farmer James
  • Farmer Lee
  • Farmer Dale
  • Farmer Ray
  • Farmer Earl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Berkeley

Hadley Avery Spencer Chandler Finley

If you choose Farmer

Hunter Scout River Sage Brooks

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berkeley or Farmer more popular?

Berkeley is more popular, ranked #2383 compared to Farmer at #15625 in the United States.

What do Berkeley and Farmer mean?

Berkeley means "birch wood clearing" (Old English origin). Farmer means "one who farms the land" (Old French origin).

Are Berkeley and Farmer boy or girl names?

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

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