Bertha vs James

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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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Popularity Comparison

Bertha Rank #4,800
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bertha

Edna Mabel Ethel Clarence Walter

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bertha or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bertha at #4800 in the United States.

What do Bertha and James mean?

Bertha means "bright, shining" (Old High German 'beraht' origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bertha and James boy or girl names?

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

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