Bernard vs Anton

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 #1,480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priceless, praiseworthy"

Origin: Latin (Antonius)

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Anton Rank #1,480

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #1480 for Anton.

Is Bernard or Anton more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Anton at #1480 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Anton mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Anton means "priceless, praiseworthy" (Latin (Antonius) origin).

Are Bernard and Anton boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Anton is primarily a boy name.