Bernie vs Windham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Windham

Boy #5,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"village near a winding path"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,331
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Win, Winnie, Ham

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Bernie Rank #5,494
Windham Rank #5,331

Windham is more popular, ranked #5331 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

Windham ___

  • Windham James
  • Windham Cole
  • Windham Reid
  • Windham Grant
  • Windham Pierce
  • Windham Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bernie

Tommy Johnny Bobby Patsy Ruthie

If you choose Windham

Pemberton Hadley Everly Weston Sutton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bernie or Windham more popular?

Windham is more popular, ranked #5331 compared to Bernie at #5494 in the United States.

What do Bernie and Windham mean?

Bernie means "brave as a bear, bold bear" (Germanic origin). Windham means "village near a winding path" (Old English origin).

Are Bernie and Windham boy or girl names?

Bernie is primarily a boy name. Windham is primarily a boy name.

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