Bernard vs Bertram

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 #8,509 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright raven"

Origin: Old High German beraht + hraban

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Bertram Rank #8,509

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #8509 for Bertram.

Is Bernard or Bertram more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Bertram at #8509 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Bertram mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Bertram means "bright raven" (Old High German beraht + hraban origin).

Are Bernard and Bertram boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Bertram is primarily a boy name.