Bernard vs Eliot

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 #1,377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek Elias

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Eliot Rank #1,377

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #1377 for Eliot.

Is Bernard or Eliot more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Eliot at #1377 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Eliot mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Eliot means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Greek Elias origin).

Are Bernard and Eliot boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Eliot is primarily a boy name.