Benard
Benard is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Brave or strong as a bear.
Origin and history
Benard is a variant spelling of Bernard, originating from the Germanic elements meaning brave or strong as a bear. While historically established, it is a rare name in the United States today. It offers a classic, traditional feel with a slightly altered spelling.
Popularity in the United States
1,644 babies in the United States have been named Benard since 1880. It ranks #3123 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- MS (64.6 %)
- TX (16.4 %)
- LA (8 %)
- AL (6.6 %)
- AR (2.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 10 |
| 1900-1910 | 15 |
| 1910-1920 | 148 |
| 1920-1930 | 252 |
| 1930-1940 | 219 |
| 1940-1950 | 198 |
| 1950-1960 | 261 |
| 1960-1970 | 210 |
| 1970-1980 | 110 |
| 1980-1990 | 76 |
| 1990-2000 | 87 |
| 2000-2010 | 41 |
| 2010-2019 | 11 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Famous people named Benard
- Benard McKinley: Scholar, Legal Advocate
Nicknames
Ben, Bernie
Fun facts
- Benard developed as a phonetic or regional variation of the traditional French and Germanic name Bernard.
- The name has been continuously recorded in U.S. birth statistics since 1880, though always in modest numbers.