Bernard vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bernard

Boy #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Anson Rank #1,396

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Bernard or Anson more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Anson mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Bernard and Anson boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.