Bernard
Bernard is of Germanic origin, derived from 'Bernhard' meaning 'brave as a bear' or 'bold bear.' The name combines the elements 'bern' (bear) and 'hard' (brave, hardy), conveying strength and courage.
Current Popularity
#1318 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Has a distinguished, scholarly feel with historical depth
- •Popular throughout medieval Europe, particularly among saints and nobility
- •The nickname 'Bernie' offers a friendly, approachable alternative
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Famous People
Bernard Shaw
Irish playwright and Nobel Prize winner
Bernard Montgomery
British World War II field marshal
Bernard Arnault
French business magnate and CEO of LVMH
Bernie Sanders
U.S. Senator and political figure
Statistics
199,948
Total births since 1880
1924
Peak year
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