Bernard vs Dayton

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 #1,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright settlement, day town"

Origin: Old English

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Dayton Rank #1,190

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #1320 for Bernard.

Is Bernard or Dayton more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Dayton mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin).

Are Bernard and Dayton boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Dayton is primarily a boy name.