Beverly vs Susan

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

Popularity Comparison

Beverly Rank #1,049
Susan Rank #1,137

Beverly is more popular, ranked #1049 vs #1137 for Susan.

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

Susan ___

  • Susan Marie
  • Susan Elizabeth
  • Susan Claire
  • Susan Ann
  • Susan Louise
  • Susan Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Beverly

Dorothy Gloria Shirley Harold Walter

If you choose Susan

Barbara Linda Patricia Michael David

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beverly or Susan more popular?

Beverly is more popular, ranked #1049 compared to Susan at #1137 in the United States.

What do Beverly and Susan mean?

Beverly means "from Beverley (Yorkshire place name)" (Old English origin). Susan means "lily" (Hebrew origin).

Are Beverly and Susan boy or girl names?

Beverly is primarily a girl name. Susan is primarily a girl name.

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