Bernard vs Jerome

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 #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Jerome Rank #1,341

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Bernard or Jerome more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Jerome mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Bernard and Jerome boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.