Strong as a bear
A variant of the French name Denard or the Germanic name Barnard. It combines the elements 'bern' meaning bear and 'hard' meaning brave, hardy, or strong.
Less common today
Denard isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,904 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former NFL player and college football star
Major League Baseball outfielder
