Bernard vs Bailey

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 #1,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"outer wall of a castle (bailey)"

Origin: Old French

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Bailey Rank #1,270

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #1320 for Bernard.

Is Bernard or Bailey more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Bailey mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin).

Are Bernard and Bailey boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Bailey is primarily a boy name.