Bernard vs Harris

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 #1,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Harry, home ruler"

Origin: English

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Harris Rank #1,322

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #1322 for Harris.

Is Bernard or Harris more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Harris at #1322 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Harris mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Harris means "son of Harry, home ruler" (English origin).

Are Bernard and Harris boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Harris is primarily a boy name.