Bernard vs Perry

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 #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Perry Rank #1,243

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 vs #1320 for Bernard.

Is Bernard or Perry more popular?

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Perry mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Bernard and Perry boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.