US Popularity:2767
Origin:German
Other Origin(s):French, Portuguese, Spanish
Meaning:Brave as a bear
Bernardo is a masculine name of German origin, meaning “strong as a bear.” It is derived from the Old High German names Berinhard or Berenhard of the same meaning which come from bern meaning “bear” and hard which translates to “strong,” or “brave.” Bernardo is typically used in Portuguese or Spanish-speaking regions, whereas Bernard is more closely associated with French and German. Regardless of which spelling you choose for baby, a powerful moniker like Bernardo will provide baby with a constant reminder of their strengths.

Famous People Named Bernardo

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How Popular Is The Name Bernardo?

U.S. Births

Overall:Bernardo is currently #2767 in U.S. births
Boy:Bernardo is currently #1310 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#1310
in 2023
- 7
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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