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Anton vs Bernardo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anton

Boy #1,480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless, praiseworthy"

Origin: Latin (Antonius)

Cultural Roots

German Russian Scandinavian Czech Dutch Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,480
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Bernardo

Boy #1,336 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"brave as a bear, strong bear"

Origin: Old High German via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,336
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Anton Rank #1,480
Bernardo Rank #1,336

Bernardo is more popular, ranked #1336 vs #1480 for Anton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anton or Bernardo more popular?

Bernardo is more popular, ranked #1336 compared to Anton at #1480 in the United States.

What do Anton and Bernardo mean?

Anton means "priceless, praiseworthy" (Latin (Antonius) origin). Bernardo means "brave as a bear, strong bear" (Old High German via Spanish origin).

Are Anton and Bernardo boy or girl names?

Anton is primarily a boy name. Bernardo is primarily a boy name.

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