Bernie vs Chauncey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bernie

Boy #5,494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave as a bear, bold bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #2,993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chancellor, keeper of records"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Bernie Rank #5,494

Chauncey Rank #2,993

Chauncey is more popular, ranked #2993 vs #5494 for Bernie.

Is Bernie or Chauncey more popular?

Chauncey is more popular, ranked #2993 compared to Bernie at #5494 in the United States.

What do Bernie and Chauncey mean?

Bernie means "brave as a bear, bold bear" (Germanic origin). Chauncey means "chancellor, keeper of records" (Old French origin).

Are Bernie and Chauncey boy or girl names?

Bernie is primarily a boy name. Chauncey is primarily a boy name.