Bernard vs Bobby

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 #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Bobby Rank #1,126

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 vs #1320 for Bernard.

Is Bernard or Bobby more popular?

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Bobby mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin).

Are Bernard and Bobby boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Bobby is primarily a boy name.