Bernard
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Brave with a spear, strong spear
Origin: Spanish/Italian
Popularity: Ranked #1362 in 2025 with 137 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Bernardo, meaning brave with a spear, strong spear.
Similar names: bernardo, berend, bernadette, bernadine
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Bernard? About 1 in 24,296 babies born in 2025 were named Bernard, or roughly 0.4 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Bernard
What does the name Bernard mean?
Bernard means “Brave with a spear, strong spear” from Spanish/Italian roots.
What is the origin of the name Bernard?
Bernard has Spanish/Italian origin. The traditional meaning is “Brave with a spear, strong spear”.
How popular is Bernard?
Bernard ranked #1362 in 2025 — given to 137 babies that year.
When was Bernard most popular?
Bernard peaked in 1924 with 4,505 babies registered that year.
Is Bernard a boy or girl name?
Bernard is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Bernards in registered births are male.
Is the name Bernard rising or falling in popularity?
Bernard has fallen 106 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1256 in 2020 to #1362 in 2025.
How long has Bernard been recorded?
Bernard appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.