Adela vs Bernadette

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adela

Girl #1,096 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Czech Polish German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,096
Total SSA Count
224
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Addie, Della, Ada

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adela Rank #1,096
Bernadette Rank #1,246

Adela is more popular, ranked #1096 vs #1246 for Bernadette.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adela ___

  • Adela Rose
  • Adela Marie
  • Adela Grace
  • Adela Louise
  • Adela Sofia
  • Adela Elena

Bernadette ___

  • Bernadette Marie
  • Bernadette Louise
  • Bernadette Claire
  • Bernadette Rose
  • Bernadette Anne
  • Bernadette Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adela

Leopold Elise Roland Mathilde Otto

If you choose Bernadette

Therese Cecelia Eugene Albert Raphael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adela or Bernadette more popular?

Adela is more popular, ranked #1096 compared to Bernadette at #1246 in the United States.

What do Adela and Bernadette mean?

Adela means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin). Bernadette means "brave as a bear" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Adela and Bernadette boy or girl names?

Adela is primarily a girl name. Bernadette is primarily a girl name.

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