Bernard vs Aurelius

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 #1,120 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"golden, gilded, of gold"

Origin: Latin

Roman/Latin European American

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Aurelius Rank #1,120

Aurelius is more popular, ranked #1120 vs #1320 for Bernard.

Is Bernard or Aurelius more popular?

Aurelius is more popular, ranked #1120 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Aurelius mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Aurelius means "golden, gilded, of gold" (Latin origin).

Are Bernard and Aurelius boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Aurelius is primarily a boy name.