Bernard vs Gray

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 #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Gray Rank #1,342

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #1342 for Gray.

Is Bernard or Gray more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Gray mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin).

Are Bernard and Gray boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Gray is primarily a boy name.