Joao vs Bernardo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joao

Boy #1,404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yohanan

Brazilian Portuguese Cape Verdean Angolan

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Boy #1,336 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave as a bear, strong bear"

Origin: Old High German via Spanish

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

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Joao Rank #1,404

Bernardo Rank #1,336

Bernardo is more popular, ranked #1336 vs #1404 for Joao.

Is Joao or Bernardo more popular?

Bernardo is more popular, ranked #1336 compared to Joao at #1404 in the United States.

What do Joao and Bernardo mean?

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

Are Joao and Bernardo boy or girl names?

Joao is primarily a boy name. Bernardo is primarily a boy name.