Berna vs Maurice

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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Maurice

Boy #932 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#932
Total SSA Count
248
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mo, Maury

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Popularity Comparison

Berna Rank #70,811
Maurice Rank #932

Maurice is more popular, ranked #932 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

Maurice ___

  • Maurice James
  • Maurice Charles
  • Maurice William
  • Maurice Lee
  • Maurice Eugene
  • Maurice Raymond

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Berna

Vera Verna Bernadette Merna Fern

If you choose Maurice

Bernard Eugene Dorothy Clarence Gloria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berna or Maurice more popular?

Maurice is more popular, ranked #932 compared to Berna at #70811 in the United States.

What do Berna and Maurice mean?

Berna means "bold as a bear" (Germanic origin). Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin).

Are Berna and Maurice boy or girl names?

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

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