Bernard vs Elmer

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 #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Elmer Rank #1,169

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1320 for Bernard.

Is Bernard or Elmer more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Elmer mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Bernard and Elmer boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.