Niklaus vs Bernard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niklaus

Boy #1,236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Niklaus Rank #1,236

Bernard Rank #1,320

Niklaus is more popular, ranked #1236 vs #1320 for Bernard.

Is Niklaus or Bernard more popular?

Niklaus is more popular, ranked #1236 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Niklaus and Bernard mean?

Niklaus means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Niklaus and Bernard boy or girl names?

Niklaus is primarily a boy name. Bernard is primarily a boy name.