Bertha vs Liam

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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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bertha Rank #4,800
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bertha

Edna Mabel Ethel Clarence Walter

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bertha or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Bertha at #4800 in the United States.

What do Bertha and Liam mean?

Bertha means "bright, shining" (Old High German 'beraht' origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Bertha and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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