Bernard vs Day

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

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Day

Girl #14,900 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"daylight, brightness"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,900
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Bernard Rank #1,320
Day Rank #14,900

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #14900 for Day.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bernard ___

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

Day ___

  • Day Marie
  • Day Lynn
  • Day Anne
  • Day Grace
  • Day Hope
  • Day Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bernard

Alfred Edmund Dorothy Mildred Gerald

If you choose Day

Night Dawn Sun Ember Skye

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bernard or Day more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Day at #14900 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Day mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Day means "daylight, brightness" (Old English origin).

Are Bernard and Day boy or girl names?

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

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