Bernard vs Bryant

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 #1,176 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, virtuous, honorable"

Origin: Celtic

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Bryant Rank #1,176

Bryant is more popular, ranked #1176 vs #1320 for Bernard.

Is Bernard or Bryant more popular?

Bryant is more popular, ranked #1176 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Bryant mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Bryant means "strong, virtuous, honorable" (Celtic origin).

Are Bernard and Bryant boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Bryant is primarily a boy name.