Bernard vs Nick

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 #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

English American Greek Australian European

44 High Risk

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Nick Rank #1,422

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #1422 for Nick.

Is Bernard or Nick more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Nick mean?

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

Are Bernard and Nick boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.