Bernard vs Darien

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 #1,254 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wealthy, kingly, upholder of good"

Origin: Old Persian

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Darien Rank #1,254

Darien is more popular, ranked #1254 vs #1320 for Bernard.

Is Bernard or Darien more popular?

Darien is more popular, ranked #1254 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Darien mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Darien means "wealthy, kingly, upholder of good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Bernard and Darien boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Darien is primarily a boy name.