Pierre vs Bernard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierre

Boy #1,252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via French

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Boy #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Pierre Rank #1,252

Bernard Rank #1,320

Pierre is more popular, ranked #1252 vs #1320 for Bernard.

Is Pierre or Bernard more popular?

Pierre is more popular, ranked #1252 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Pierre and Bernard mean?

Pierre means "rock, stone" (Greek via French origin). Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Pierre and Bernard boy or girl names?

Pierre is primarily a boy name. Bernard is primarily a boy name.