Bethany vs Brittany

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bethany

Girl #728 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"house of dates (fruit)"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#728
Total SSA Count
386
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beth, Bethy, Bethie

Playground Safety Score

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Brittany

Girl #791 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Brittany, land of the Britons"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#791
Total SSA Count
355
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Britt, Brit

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bethany Rank #728
Brittany Rank #791

Bethany is more popular, ranked #728 vs #791 for Brittany.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bethany ___

  • Bethany Grace
  • Bethany Anne
  • Bethany Joy
  • Bethany Hope
  • Bethany Elise
  • Bethany Renée

Brittany ___

  • Brittany Anne
  • Brittany Lynn
  • Brittany Marie
  • Brittany Dawn
  • Brittany Rose
  • Brittany Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bethany

Hannah Rachel Miriam Matthew Caleb

If you choose Brittany

Ashley Tiffany Megan Jordan Brandon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethany or Brittany more popular?

Bethany is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Brittany at #791 in the United States.

What do Bethany and Brittany mean?

Bethany means "house of dates (fruit)" (Aramaic origin). Brittany means "from Brittany, land of the Britons" (Latin origin).

Are Bethany and Brittany boy or girl names?

Bethany is primarily a girl name. Brittany is primarily a girl name.

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