Giannis vs Bernardo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Giannis

Boy #1,479 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Greek Ioannis)

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian Cypriot Mediterranean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,479
Total SSA Count: 122
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

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Bernardo

Boy #1,336 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"brave as a bear, strong bear"

Origin: Old High German via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,336
Total SSA Count: 143
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Giannis Rank #1,479

Bernardo Rank #1,336

Bernardo is more popular, ranked #1336 vs #1479 for Giannis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Giannis or Bernardo more popular?

Bernardo is more popular, ranked #1336 compared to Giannis at #1479 in the United States.

What do Giannis and Bernardo mean?

Giannis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Greek Ioannis) origin). Bernardo means "brave as a bear, strong bear" (Old High German via Spanish origin).

Are Giannis and Bernardo boy or girl names?

Giannis is primarily a boy name. Bernardo is primarily a boy name.

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