Bernard vs Milton

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 #1,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mill town, settlement by the mill"

Origin: Old English

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Milton Rank #1,429

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #1429 for Milton.

Is Bernard or Milton more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Milton at #1429 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Milton mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Milton means "mill town, settlement by the mill" (Old English origin).

Are Bernard and Milton boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Milton is primarily a boy name.