Bernard vs Jeffery

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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Jeffery

Boy #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,306
Total SSA Count
150
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jeff, Jeffy

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Popularity Comparison

Bernard Rank #1,320
Jeffery Rank #1,306

Jeffery is more popular, ranked #1306 vs #1320 for Bernard.

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

Jeffery ___

  • Jeffery Alan
  • Jeffery Scott
  • Jeffery James
  • Jeffery Michael
  • Jeffery Dean
  • Jeffery Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bernard

Alfred Edmund Dorothy Mildred Gerald

If you choose Jeffery

David Brian Mark Susan Karen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bernard or Jeffery more popular?

Jeffery is more popular, ranked #1306 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Jeffery mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Bernard and Jeffery boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Jeffery is primarily a boy name.

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