Jet vs Bernard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jet

Boy #1,354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"black gemstone (fossilized wood)"

Origin: Old French/Greek

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Boy #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Jet Rank #1,354

Bernard Rank #1,320

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #1354 for Jet.

Is Jet or Bernard more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Jet at #1354 in the United States.

What do Jet and Bernard mean?

Jet means "black gemstone (fossilized wood)" (Old French/Greek origin). Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Jet and Bernard boy or girl names?

Jet is primarily a boy name. Bernard is primarily a boy name.