Lenny vs Bernard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lenny

Boy #1,370 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-hearted"

Origin: Germanic via Old English

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Boy #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Lenny Rank #1,370

Bernard Rank #1,320

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #1370 for Lenny.

Is Lenny or Bernard more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Lenny at #1370 in the United States.

What do Lenny and Bernard mean?

Lenny means "brave lion, lion-hearted" (Germanic via Old English origin). Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Lenny and Bernard boy or girl names?

Lenny is primarily a boy name. Bernard is primarily a boy name.