Bernie vs Dez

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bernie

Boy #5,494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave as a bear, bold bear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American German Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,494
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bern, B

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Dez

Boy #5,597 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish/British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,597
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bernie Rank #5,494
Dez Rank #5,597

Bernie is more popular, ranked #5494 vs #5597 for Dez.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bernie ___

  • Bernie James
  • Bernie John
  • Bernie Lee
  • Bernie Ray
  • Bernie Dale
  • Bernie Wayne

Dez ___

  • Dez James
  • Dez Michael
  • Dez Anthony
  • Dez Lee
  • Dez Andre
  • Dez Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Bernie

Tommy Johnny Bobby Patsy Ruthie

If you choose Dez

Rex Jax Knox Cruz Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bernie or Dez more popular?

Bernie is more popular, ranked #5494 compared to Dez at #5597 in the United States.

What do Bernie and Dez mean?

Bernie means "brave as a bear, bold bear" (Germanic origin). Dez means "short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Bernie and Dez boy or girl names?

Bernie is primarily a boy name. Dez is primarily a boy name.

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