Amelia vs Bernard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bernard

Boy #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,320
Total SSA Count
147
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Bernie, Bern, Barney

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Bernard Rank #1,320

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1320 for Bernard.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Bernard ___

  • Bernard James
  • Bernard John
  • Bernard Francis
  • Bernard Louis
  • Bernard Thomas
  • Bernard Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Bernard

Alfred Edmund Dorothy Mildred Gerald

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Bernard more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Bernard mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Bernard boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Bernard is primarily a boy name.

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