What does the name Bernardo mean?

The name Bernardo means "Brave as a bear".

What is the origin of the name Bernardo?

Bernardo is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 143 babies were named Bernardo in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

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

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 143 →

All-Time Total: 10,990

Peak Year: 1995

Bernardo is a Spanish and Portuguese name derived from the Germanic elements "ber(n)" meaning "bear" and "hard" meaning "brave, hardy."

Boy names closely related to Bernardo

Paulo Mathieu Pedro Felipe Kevyn Gamaliel Alejandro Cristobal

Girl names closely related to Bernardo

Leticia Keilany Estefania Maite Kamyla Julietta Fabiola Sol

Names with similar meaning to Bernardo

Bernadette Bernadine Bernard Bernie

Births per year in the United States

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