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Bertram

♂ Boy

Pronounced BER-trum /ˈbɛr.trəm/Medium

Meaning: From the Germanic beraht, 'bright; famous', + hramn, 'a raven' — 'bright raven'Low

In 30 seconds: Bright raven: Bertram is Germanic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'BER-trum').
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningFrom the Germanic beraht, 'bright; famous', + hramn, 'a raven' — 'bright raven'
U.S. rank (2025)#8353 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1923
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,955

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192318802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bertram comes from the Germanic beraht, 'bright; famous', + hramn, 'a raven' — 'bright raven' (the raven was a bird associated with Odin). A crisp, classic name (said 'BER-trum'; nickname Bert).

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage name. Rare, bright-raven at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Bertram joins the Germanic beraht, 'bright; famous', and hramn, 'a raven' — 'bright raven' (the raven was a bird of Odin) — crisp and classic (said 'BER-trum').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Bertram — Germanic etymology

Variations

BertrandBertramoBartram

Nicknames

Bert

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bertram mean?

Bertram is Germanic for 'bright raven' (beraht, 'bright', + hramn, 'raven').

How do you pronounce Bertram?

It's said BER-trum /ˈbɛr.trəm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bertram a boy or girl name?

Bertram is a boy's name.

How popular is Bertram?

Bertram is a rare name in the U.S.

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