Bridget
Meaning
"strength, power, virtue"
Origin: Old Irish
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #704
- Total SSA Count
- 398
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Bri, Bridge, Biddy
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"strength, power, virtue"
Origin: Old Irish
"gracious, full of grace"
Origin: Hebrew
Bridget is more popular, ranked #704 vs #903 for Leanna.
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Bridget is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Leanna at #903 in the United States.
Bridget means "strength, power, virtue" (Old Irish origin). Leanna means "gracious, full of grace" (Hebrew origin).
Bridget is primarily a girl name. Leanna is primarily a girl name.