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Bernard

male

Meaning

"Brave Bear"

A Germanic compound name meaning bear and brave, it spread through medieval Europe and saintly usage.

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Popularity History of Bernard

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1318Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1318

Bernard was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+154

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Bernard Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Bernard.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Bernard

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Quick Facts

OriginGermanic, French, English
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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