US Popularity:7667
Origin:German
Meaning:Bear
Bern is a boy’s name and surname of German origin, meaning “bear.” It may be a short form of Bernhard or Bernard, which combines bern, meaning “bear,” with hard, which means “brave” or “strong,” to mean “brave bear.” As a surname, it may be a habitational name given to someone who lived in Bern, Switzerland. This fierce name is sure to inspire baby to go through life with strength and courage.

Bern Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1966
#10007
in 1966
- 949
from 1964
In comparison to the previous year's data
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