Bernard vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1320 for Bernard.

Is Bernard or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Gideon mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bernard and Gideon boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.