Gender: Male
Origin: Germanic, German
Meaning: Strong and brave as a bear., Bear, Courageous
Pronunciation: BEHRN-hahrd, /ˈbɜːrnˌhɑrd/, B ER N HH AA R D
Popularity Rank: #4,927
The name Bernhard is of Germanic origin and means 'brave as a bear'. It is a strong and classic name that has been popular in Germany and other European countries.
The name Bernhard is of Germanic, German origin and means Strong and brave as a bear., Bear, Courageous, Brave Like a Bear. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Bernhard is commonly found in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and 61 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: BEHRN-hahrd
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈbɜːrnˌhɑrd/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: B ER N HH AA R D
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
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At NamesLook, the name Bernhard is recorded 11,903 times globally, ranking it as the 4,927th most common name worldwide.
Bernhard is most prevalent in Germany, with 5,424 occurrences, making it the 206th most popular name in the country.
In Austria, the name Bernhard is found among 1 in every 24 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | #206 | 1 : 68 |
| Austria | #44 | 1 : 24 |
| Switzerland | #334 | 1 : 240 |
| Italy | #5,066 | 1 : 4,380 |
| Netherlands | #2,463 | 1 : 1,650 |
| South Africa | #9,407 | 1 : 19,220 |
| United States of America | #16,493 | 1 : 17,395 |
| Norway | #1,090 | 1 : 1,695 |
| Sweden | #2,179 | 1 : 2,435 |
| France | #21,502 | 1 : 36,222 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Bernhard from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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