Bernie vs Nicky

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Bernie Rank #5,494
Nicky Rank #5,420

Nicky is more popular, ranked #5420 vs #5494 for Bernie.

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

Nicky ___

  • Nicky James
  • Nicky Thomas
  • Nicky Robert
  • Nicky Lee
  • Nicky Ray
  • Nicky John

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bernie or Nicky more popular?

Nicky is more popular, ranked #5420 compared to Bernie at #5494 in the United States.

What do Bernie and Nicky mean?

Bernie means "brave as a bear, bold bear" (Germanic origin). Nicky means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Bernie and Nicky boy or girl names?

Bernie is primarily a boy name. Nicky is primarily a boy name.

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