Berna vs Emil

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

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Emil

Boy #1,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Eastern European Romanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,253
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em

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Popularity Comparison

Berna Rank #70,811
Emil Rank #1,253

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 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

Emil ___

  • Emil August
  • Emil Kaspar
  • Emil Lukas
  • Emil Franz
  • Emil Otto
  • Emil Tobias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Berna

Vera Verna Bernadette Merna Fern

If you choose Emil

Oskar Lena Marta Bruno Clara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berna or Emil more popular?

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 compared to Berna at #70811 in the United States.

What do Berna and Emil mean?

Berna means "bold as a bear" (Germanic origin). Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin).

Are Berna and Emil boy or girl names?

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

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