US Popularity:2767
Origin:German
Other Origin(s):Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Meaning:As strong and brave as a bear
Bernardo is a masculine name of German origin, meaning “as strong and brave as a bear.” It is derived from the Old High German names Berinhart or Berenhard, from the elements bern, meaning “bear,” and hart, which translates to “strong” or “brave.” Bernardo is typically used in Portuguese, Italian, and Spanish-speaking regions, whereas Bernard is more common in languages like English, French, and German. A powerful moniker like Bernardo be an everlasting reminder of baby’s strength and resilience.

Famous People Named Bernardo

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  • Bernardo Bertolucci
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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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