Bernard vs Bowie

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 #1,211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"yellow-haired, blonde"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Bowie Rank #1,211

Bowie is more popular, ranked #1211 vs #1320 for Bernard.

Is Bernard or Bowie more popular?

Bowie is more popular, ranked #1211 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Bowie mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Bowie means "yellow-haired, blonde" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Bernard and Bowie boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Bowie is primarily a boy name.