Bernard vs Percy

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 #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Percy Rank #1,256

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 vs #1320 for Bernard.

Is Bernard or Percy more popular?

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Percy mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Bernard and Percy boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.