Bertha vs Cygnus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bertha

Girl #4,800 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining"

Origin: Old High German 'beraht'

Cultural Roots

German English French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,800
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Berta, Bertie, Bert

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Bertha Rank #4,800
Cygnus Rank #37,657

Bertha is more popular, ranked #4800 vs #37657 for Cygnus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bertha ___

  • Bertha Mae
  • Bertha June
  • Bertha Rose
  • Bertha Louise
  • Bertha Anne
  • Bertha Claire

Cygnus ___

  • Cygnus Orion
  • Cygnus Leon
  • Cygnus James
  • Cygnus Alexander
  • Cygnus River

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Bertha

Edna Mabel Ethel Clarence Walter

If you choose Cygnus

Orion Lyra Cassian Vega Altair

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bertha or Cygnus more popular?

Bertha is more popular, ranked #4800 compared to Cygnus at #37657 in the United States.

What do Bertha and Cygnus mean?

Bertha means "bright, shining" (Old High German 'beraht' origin). Cygnus means "swan" (Latin origin).

Are Bertha and Cygnus boy or girl names?

Bertha is primarily a girl name. Cygnus is primarily a boy name.

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