Milton vs Bernard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Milton

Boy #1,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mill town, settlement by the mill"

Origin: 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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Milton Rank #1,429

Bernard Rank #1,320

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #1429 for Milton.

Is Milton or Bernard more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Milton at #1429 in the United States.

What do Milton and Bernard mean?

Milton means "mill town, settlement by the mill" (Old English origin). Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Milton and Bernard boy or girl names?

Milton is primarily a boy name. Bernard is primarily a boy name.