Bernice vs Kelsea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bernice

Girl #3,814 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bringer of victory"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,814
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bernie, Berni, Bea

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Bernice Rank #3,814
Kelsea Rank #3,914

Bernice is more popular, ranked #3814 vs #3914 for Kelsea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bernice ___

  • Bernice Mae
  • Bernice Claire
  • Bernice Rose
  • Bernice Elizabeth
  • Bernice Jane
  • Bernice Louise

Kelsea ___

  • Kelsea Anne
  • Kelsea Jo
  • Kelsea Grace
  • Kelsea Marie
  • Kelsea Kay
  • Kelsea Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bernice

Mabel Sylvia Dorothy Clarence Walter

If you choose Kelsea

Hadley Finley Emery Blake Parker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bernice or Kelsea more popular?

Bernice is more popular, ranked #3814 compared to Kelsea at #3914 in the United States.

What do Bernice and Kelsea mean?

Bernice means "bringer of victory" (Greek origin). Kelsea means "chalk landing place" (Old English origin).

Are Bernice and Kelsea boy or girl names?

Bernice is primarily a girl name. Kelsea is primarily a girl name.

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