Bernard Name Origin
/BER-nard/-
French (European) 40%
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English (European) 35%
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German (European) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Bernard
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
Bernard is a male given name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'bern' meaning 'bear' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'hardy'. It has been widely used in Western Europe, especially in France, England, and Germany.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Bernard each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).