Bernard vs Gilbert

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 #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Bernard or Gilbert more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Gilbert mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Bernard and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.