Beverley
Beverley: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɛvə(ɹ)li/
Meaning and origin of Beverley
Root meaning: “beaver”
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Old English befer (“beaver”) + lēah (“clearing”). Equivalent to Beaver + -ley (“lea”).
How popular is Beverley?
Since 1880, 13,062 girls and 407 boys in the U.S. have been named Beverley (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #309 in 1938. Its highest rank for boys was #1789 in 1914. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Beverley FAQ
What does the name Beverley mean?
Beverley traces back to a root meaning "beaver". A unisex given name transferred from the surname. From Old English befer (“beaver”) + lēah (“clearing”). Equivalent to Beaver + -ley (“lea”).
What is the origin of the name Beverley?
Beverley is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Beverley?
Since 1880, 13,062 girls and 407 boys in the U.S. have been named Beverley (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #309 in 1938. Its highest rank for boys was #1789 in 1914. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Beverley a boy or girl name?
Beverley is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 13,062 girls and 407 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.