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Bernardo

Bernardo is a boy name of Germanic origin, meaning Brave as a bear.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginGermanic
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables3
  • US rank#1,296

What does Bernardo mean?

Brave as a bear

How popular is Bernardo?

Popularity in the United States

Bernardo has been given to 10,478 babies in the United States since 1888, peaking in the 1990s. It has held a steady level of use since.

About 1 in 14,602 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Bernardo per year in the United States, 1888–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in Spain

There are 18,148 people called Bernardo living in Spain, with an average age of 57.9.

10,478 Babies named since 1888
1990s Peak decade
Steady Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Bernardo

What does the name Bernardo mean?

Bernardo means Brave as a bear. It is of Germanic origin.

Is Bernardo a boy's or a girl's name?

Bernardo is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Bernardo?

Bernardo has been given to 10,478 babies in the United States since 1888, peaking in the 1990s. It has held a steady level of use since.