Bertram vs Bernard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bertram

Boy #8,509 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright raven"

Origin: Old High German beraht + hraban

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Boy #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Bertram Rank #8,509

Bernard Rank #1,320

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #8509 for Bertram.

Is Bertram or Bernard more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Bertram at #8509 in the United States.

What do Bertram and Bernard mean?

Bertram means "bright raven" (Old High German beraht + hraban origin). Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Bertram and Bernard boy or girl names?

Bertram is primarily a boy name. Bernard is primarily a boy name.