Strong, brave as a bear
Derived from Germanic elements meaning 'bear' and 'brave' or 'hardy'. It was introduced to England by the Normans and became popular due to several influential saints, notably Saint Bernard of Clairvaux.
About 137 boys were named Bernard in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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