Bernard vs Kole

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 #1,201 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Kole Rank #1,201

Kole is more popular, ranked #1201 vs #1320 for Bernard.

Is Bernard or Kole more popular?

Kole is more popular, ranked #1201 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Kole mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Kole means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Bernard and Kole boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Kole is primarily a boy name.