Vernard
Vernard is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Brave bear or strong as a bear.
Origin and history
Vernard is a masculine name of Germanic origin, traditionally derived as a variant of Bernard. It combines roots meaning 'bear' and 'brave' or 'hardy'. Though it saw modest usage in the United States throughout the twentieth century, it is now extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
2,066 babies in the United States have been named Vernard since 1880. It ranks #2841 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- VA (27.1 %)
- MI (16.9 %)
- SC (13.6 %)
- PA (9.3 %)
- GA (8.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 23 |
| 1910-1920 | 193 |
| 1920-1930 | 356 |
| 1930-1940 | 215 |
| 1940-1950 | 220 |
| 1950-1960 | 306 |
| 1960-1970 | 265 |
| 1970-1980 | 184 |
| 1980-1990 | 179 |
| 1990-2000 | 88 |
| 2000-2010 | 37 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Vern, Vernie
Fun facts
- Vernard developed as a phonetic or regional variation of the traditional Germanic name Bernard.
- More than 2,000 boys in the United States have been named Vernard since 1880, primarily in the early-to-mid 20th century.