Bernard vs Jakob

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 #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Jakob Rank #1,123

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1320 for Bernard.

Is Bernard or Jakob more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Jakob mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bernard and Jakob boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Jakob is primarily a boy name.