Berna vs Curtis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Berna

Girl #70,811 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Turkish Spanish German Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#70,811
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bernie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Berna Rank #70,811
Curtis Rank #929

Curtis is more popular, ranked #929 vs #70811 for Berna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Berna ___

  • Berna Marie
  • Berna Rose
  • Berna Jean
  • Berna Lee
  • Berna Ann
  • Berna Grace

Curtis ___

  • Curtis James
  • Curtis Lee
  • Curtis Wayne
  • Curtis Alan
  • Curtis Ray
  • Curtis Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Berna

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If you choose Curtis

Dennis Gary Karen Tammy Brian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berna or Curtis more popular?

Curtis is more popular, ranked #929 compared to Berna at #70811 in the United States.

What do Berna and Curtis mean?

Berna means "bold as a bear" (Germanic origin). Curtis means "courteous, well-bred" (Old French origin).

Are Berna and Curtis boy or girl names?

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

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