Achilles vs Bernard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Achilles

Boy #1,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who causes distress"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Achilles Rank #1,223

Bernard Rank #1,320

Achilles is more popular, ranked #1223 vs #1320 for Bernard.

Is Achilles or Bernard more popular?

Achilles is more popular, ranked #1223 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Achilles and Bernard mean?

Achilles means "he who causes distress" (Greek origin). Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Achilles and Bernard boy or girl names?

Achilles is primarily a boy name. Bernard is primarily a boy name.