Beverly vs Lisa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Beverly

Girl #1,049 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Beverley (Yorkshire place name)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,049
Total SSA Count
239
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bev, Bevo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Lisa

Girl #987 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pledged to God, my God is an oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English German Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#987
Total SSA Count
262
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lis, Lee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Beverly Rank #1,049
Lisa Rank #987

Lisa is more popular, ranked #987 vs #1049 for Beverly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Beverly ___

  • Beverly Ann
  • Beverly Jean
  • Beverly Rose
  • Beverly Lee
  • Beverly Marie
  • Beverly Jo

Lisa ___

  • Lisa Marie
  • Lisa Ann
  • Lisa Grace
  • Lisa Nicole
  • Lisa Renee
  • Lisa Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Beverly

Dorothy Gloria Shirley Harold Walter

If you choose Lisa

Jennifer Karen Michael David Amy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beverly or Lisa more popular?

Lisa is more popular, ranked #987 compared to Beverly at #1049 in the United States.

What do Beverly and Lisa mean?

Beverly means "from Beverley (Yorkshire place name)" (Old English origin). Lisa means "pledged to God, my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin).

Are Beverly and Lisa boy or girl names?

Beverly is primarily a girl name. Lisa is primarily a girl name.

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