Bern Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Bern Name at a Glance

Name	Bern
Meaning	Strong as a bear.
Origin	Scandinavian
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Bern Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Bern means “Strong as a bear”. 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.

Bern Name Origin

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

Is Bern a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Bern

When considering Bern for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.