Barnard Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Barnard Name at a Glance

Name	Barnard
Meaning	Strong as a bear. A variant of Bernard which was in common usage in medieval Britain.Variant of Bernard.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Barnard Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Barnard means “Strong as a bear. A variant of Bernard which was in common usage in medieval Britain.Variant of Bernard”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Barnard Name Origin

Our database records Barnard under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Barnard a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Barnard is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Barnard

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