Richard vs Berna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Girl #70,811 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bold as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Berna Rank #70,811

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #70811 for Berna.

Is Richard or Berna more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Berna at #70811 in the United States.

What do Richard and Berna mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Berna means "bold as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Berna boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Berna is primarily a girl name.