What does the name Bernard mean?

The name Bernard means "Brave as a bear".

What is the origin of the name Bernard?

Bernard is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 147 babies were named Bernard in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Bernard is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Vintage

Births Last Year: 147 →

All-Time Total: 192,721

Peak Year: 1924

Bernard is derived from the Germanic elements "bern" meaning "bear" and "hard" meaning "brave, hardy."

Boy names closely related to Bernard

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Girl names closely related to Bernard

Deanna Elana Tianna Nailah Cayla Amirah Zahara Jamila

Names with similar meaning to Bernard

Bernadette Bernadine Bernardo Bernie

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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