Bertha vs Essie

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

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Essie

Girl #2,714 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star, radiant one"

Origin: Hebrew/Persian

Cultural Roots

English Jewish American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,714
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ess

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bertha Rank #4,800
Essie Rank #2,714

Essie is more popular, ranked #2714 vs #4800 for Bertha.

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

Essie ___

  • Essie Mae
  • Essie Rose
  • Essie Jane
  • Essie Pearl
  • Essie Grace
  • Essie Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bertha

Edna Mabel Ethel Clarence Walter

If you choose Essie

Bea Mabel Hazel Archie Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bertha or Essie more popular?

Essie is more popular, ranked #2714 compared to Bertha at #4800 in the United States.

What do Bertha and Essie mean?

Bertha means "bright, shining" (Old High German 'beraht' origin). Essie means "star, radiant one" (Hebrew/Persian origin).

Are Bertha and Essie boy or girl names?

Bertha is primarily a girl name. Essie is primarily a girl name.

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