Bertram vs Bertrand

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bertram

Boy #8,509 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright raven"

Origin: Old High German beraht + hraban

Cultural Roots

English German French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,509
Total SSA Count
10
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Bert, Bertie, Ram

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Bertram Rank #8,509
Bertrand Rank #8,551

Bertram is more popular, ranked #8509 vs #8551 for Bertrand.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bertram ___

  • Bertram James
  • Bertram Harold
  • Bertram William
  • Bertram Charles
  • Bertram Arthur
  • Bertram George

Bertrand ___

  • Bertrand Louis
  • Bertrand Francis
  • Bertrand James
  • Bertrand Alexandre
  • Bertrand Hugo

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Bertram

Reginald Archibald Humphrey Mildred Gertrude

If you choose Bertrand

Rosamund Cecily Edmund Evelyn Clement

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bertram or Bertrand more popular?

Bertram is more popular, ranked #8509 compared to Bertrand at #8551 in the United States.

What do Bertram and Bertrand mean?

Bertram means "bright raven" (Old High German beraht + hraban origin). Bertrand means "bright raven" (Germanic origin).

Are Bertram and Bertrand boy or girl names?

Bertram is primarily a boy name. Bertrand is primarily a boy name.

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