Bertram vs Chriss

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
Chriss Rank #8,546

Bertram is more popular, ranked #8509 vs #8546 for Chriss.

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

Chriss ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bertram

Reginald Archibald Humphrey Mildred Gertrude

If you choose Chriss

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bertram or Chriss more popular?

Bertram is more popular, ranked #8509 compared to Chriss at #8546 in the United States.

What do Bertram and Chriss mean?

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

Are Bertram and Chriss boy or girl names?

Bertram is primarily a boy name. Chriss is primarily a boy name.

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