Bernardo vs Giannis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bernardo

Boy #1,336 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"brave as a bear, strong bear"

Origin: Old High German via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,336
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Berni, Nardo, Bern

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Giannis

Boy #1,479 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Greek Ioannis)

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian Cypriot Mediterranean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,479
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gian, Yanni

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Popularity Comparison

Bernardo Rank #1,336
Giannis Rank #1,479

Bernardo is more popular, ranked #1336 vs #1479 for Giannis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bernardo ___

  • Bernardo José
  • Bernardo Antonio
  • Bernardo Miguel
  • Bernardo Francisco
  • Bernardo Luis
  • Bernardo Rafael

Giannis ___

  • Giannis Alexandros
  • Giannis Konstantinos
  • Giannis Nikos
  • Giannis Petros
  • Giannis Michael
  • Giannis Dimitri

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bernardo

Leonardo Fernando Santiago Isabella Valentina

If you choose Giannis

Theo Nikos Katerina Eleni Kostas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bernardo or Giannis more popular?

Bernardo is more popular, ranked #1336 compared to Giannis at #1479 in the United States.

What do Bernardo and Giannis mean?

Bernardo means "brave as a bear, strong bear" (Old High German via Spanish origin). Giannis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Greek Ioannis) origin).

Are Bernardo and Giannis boy or girl names?

Bernardo is primarily a boy name. Giannis is primarily a boy name.

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