Berna vs Philip

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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Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#522
Total SSA Count
586
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Phil, Pip

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Popularity Comparison

Berna Rank #70,811
Philip Rank #522

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 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

Philip ___

  • Philip James
  • Philip Henry
  • Philip William
  • Philip Edward
  • Philip Alexander
  • Philip Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Berna

Vera Verna Bernadette Merna Fern

If you choose Philip

Edward Henry Catherine Alexandra George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berna or Philip more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Berna at #70811 in the United States.

What do Berna and Philip mean?

Berna means "bold as a bear" (Germanic origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Berna and Philip boy or girl names?

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

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