Benard Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Benard means 'brave bear' or 'son of the right hand'.
Meaning of the Name Benard
Benard is a variant of the name Bernard, which is of Germanic origin. It is derived from the elements 'ber(n)' meaning 'bear' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong'. The name has a noble and powerful connotation, often associated with the qualities of a bear such as strength and bravery. In some cases, Benard can also be a variant of the Hebrew name Binyamin, meaning 'son of the right hand'.
Popularity of the Name Benard
The popularity for the name Benard peaked in popularity in the year 1956 with 38 births, which ranked number 2,948 out of 10,219 unique names for that year. Benard had the most male births in 1956 with 38, which ranked number 1,233 out of 4,454 male names. The number of births for the name Benard has increased sharply over the last ten years from 5 births to 6 births, an increase of 20.00%. Among males, Benard has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 6 births, an increase of 20.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Benard
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- 10 Year Trend of Benard: 20.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Benard: 20.00%
Popularity of Benard by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Benard. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Benard in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Benard is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Benard
- Total Births of Benard: 6 (1.84%)
- Male Births of Benard: 6 (1.84%)
Given the upward trend of Benard over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.84% increase in total births, for a total of 6 births in 2024. Male births for Benard have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 6 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.84%.