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Berenice

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningbearer of victory · Greek

Berenice is a Mexican girl name meaning “bearer of victory”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Berenice has the name Eren hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Berenice would score 12 points.
  • GenerationBerenice peaked in 1898, which makes it a Victorian-era favorite, the kind of name you'd find on a great-great-grandparent.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Berenice would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 57,471 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryBerenice first shows up in US birth records in 1883, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 142 years since.
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About the name Berenice

Berenice is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “bearer of victory”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1890s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Berenice

What does the name Berenice mean?

Berenice means “bearer of victory” and comes from Greek. Names built around “victory” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Victoria (“victory”), Nicholas (“victory of the people”), Nico (“victory of the people”) and Colette (“victory of the people”).

What is the origin of the name Berenice?

Berenice is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Berenice a boy or girl name?

Berenice is a girl name. In 2025, 28 US girls were named Berenice.

How popular is the name Berenice?

Berenice ranked #4,758 for US girls in 2025, given to 28 babies. Its best year was 1898, when it reached #510. Over the last five years it has slipped 2,099 places.

What names are similar to Berenice?

If you like Berenice, you might also like Victoria, Nicholas, Nico and Colette.

What should I know before naming my baby Berenice?

Berenice is a Mexican girl name meaning “bearer of victory”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.