Bernard vs Pierre

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 #1,252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via French

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Pierre Rank #1,252

Pierre is more popular, ranked #1252 vs #1320 for Bernard.

Is Bernard or Pierre more popular?

Pierre is more popular, ranked #1252 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Pierre mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Pierre means "rock, stone" (Greek via French origin).

Are Bernard and Pierre boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Pierre is primarily a boy name.