Bertrand - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Bertrand \b(e)-rtra-nd, ber(t)-rand\ is pronounced BER-trand, ber-TRAND. It is of Old French origin. Medieval French variant of Bertram (Old French, Old German) "bright raven", brought to Britain by the Normans. A saint's name. Philosopher Bertrand Russell.

Bertrand has 1 variant form: Bertrando.

For more information, see also the related name Beltran.

Baby names that sound like Bertrand are Bertran and Bertranno.

Bertrand is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Bertrand. Click here to compare Bertrand with related baby names.