Bernard vs Ilan

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 #1,450 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tree"

Origin: Hebrew

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Ilan Rank #1,450

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #1450 for Ilan.

Is Bernard or Ilan more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Ilan at #1450 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Ilan mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Ilan means "tree" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bernard and Ilan boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Ilan is primarily a boy name.