Bernard vs Lucius

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 #1,390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Lucius Rank #1,390

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #1390 for Lucius.

Is Bernard or Lucius more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Lucius at #1390 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Lucius mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Lucius means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Bernard and Lucius boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Lucius is primarily a boy name.