The baby name Bernhard is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈbɜːrn.hɑːrd/ (BERN-hard); German: /ˈbɛrnhaʁt/ (BERN-hart).
The baby name Bernhard is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈbɜːrn.hɑːrd/ (BERN-hard); German: /ˈbɛrnhaʁt/ (BERN-hart).
Bernhard is in Origin.
Bernhard is a traditional Germanic given name formed from bern “bear” and hard “strong; brave,” conveying the meaning “bear-strong” or “as brave as a bear.” The spelling with -h- reflects its Continental roots (Old High German Bernhart; Proto-Germanic *bern- + *hardu-), while English and French typically use Bernard. The name was favored for its association with courage and steadfast protection.
Widespread in medieval Central and Northern Europe, Bernhard appeared among nobles, monks, and scholars, and later remained common in German-speaking countries and Scandinavia. Notable bearers include the mathematician Bernhard Riemann and Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands. International variants and cognates include Bernard, Bernardo, Bernat, and the surname forms Bernhardt/Bernardt; Scandinavian and German short forms include Bernd, Bernt, and Bernie/Berni. Related feminine forms are Bernharda and Bernadette. Usage peaked in the early to mid-20th century and has since receded, giving Bernhard a vintage, dignified character with resolute, protective overtones.
| Bernhard von Bülow Bernhard von Bülow was best known as the imperial chancellor of Germany from 1900 to 1909. A German politician and minister-president of Prussia, he strongly backed Weltpolitik and worked to expand Germany’s influence as a global power. | Bernhard Wicki Bernhard Wicki was a Swiss actor and director, best known for his role in the film 'The Bridge' which highlighted the futility of war. Born in 1919, he also directed 'The Longest Day', a film about the D-Day landings during World War II. | Bernhard Minetti Bernhard Minetti was a German actor best known for his distinguished stage career. He also appeared in around 50 films between 1931 and 1996, including The Trial and The Castle. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #26 | 4,138 | 2,180 |
| NA | 0 | #33 | 1 | 2,537 | |
| Austria | 0 | #42 | 336 | 850 | |
| Austria | Boys | 2002 | #55 | 134 | 61 |
| CM | 0 | #56 | 1 | 2,592 | |
| HU | 0 | #115 | 1 | 1,675 | |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #116 | 5,091 | 5,697 |
| OM | 0 | #120 | 2 | 6,215 | |
| Norway | Boys | 2025 | #130 | 5 | 444 |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #135 | 1 | 4,130 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #171 | 4 | 3,954 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2022 | #176 | 7 | 1,509 |
| SI | Girls | 0 | #177 | 1 | 2,769 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| Germany | 0 | #195 | 319 | 2,542 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #204 | 32 | 6,830 |
| DK | 0 | #205 | 2 | 5,198 | |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #210 | 2 | 3,402 |
| PL | 0 | #212 | 1 | 2,600 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #217 | 4 | 4,970 |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 3,850 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #257 | 3 | 3,997 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #272 | 2 | 6,912 |
| France | Boys | 1970 | #296 | 3 | 1,177 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #304 | 2 | 6,530 |
| Canada | Boys | 2023 | #305 | 5 | 2,601 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #306 | 20 | 7,401 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #327 | 5 | 9,639 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #333 | 8 | 6,459 |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #358 | 4 | 8,138 |
| BR | 0 | #359 | 2 | 5,969 | |
| NL | 0 | #377 | 15 | 2,481 | |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #377 | 5 | 7,951 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #405 | 4 | 11,440 |
| BO | 0 | #407 | 2 | 6,868 | |
| Austria | Girls | 0 | #410 | 11 | 1,885 |
| EG | 0 | #411 | 2 | 6,387 | |
| CL | 0 | #430 | 5 | 6,867 | |
| ZA | 0 | #432 | 16 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #504 | 2 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #509 | 2 | 10,188 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #525 | 2 | 12,621 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #562 | 4 | 10,162 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #614 | 9 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #640 | 43 | 3,552 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #649 | 17 | 13,390 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #696 | 2 | 13,071 |
| IT | 0 | #699 | 16 | 4,183 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #734 | 6 | 17,960 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #740 | 213 | 5,873 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #781 | 5 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #825 | 14 | 4,949 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #903 | 28 | 5,610 |
| United States | Boys | 2021 | #905 | 6 | 7,214 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #919 | 8 | 14,506 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #921 | 5 | 15,035 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #972 | 11 | 16,355 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #978 | 4 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #997 | 5 | 16,906 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,073 | 106 | 25,619 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,139 | 5 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,178 | 5 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,218 | 254 | 10,046 |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,688 | 4 | 28,008 |
Bernhard is popular in 59 countries — most recent births per country:
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