Bernard vs Hans

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 #1,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Hans Rank #1,325

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #1325 for Hans.

Is Bernard or Hans more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Hans at #1325 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Hans mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin).

Are Bernard and Hans boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Hans is primarily a boy name.