Bern - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Bern \b(e)-rn\ is pronounced byrn. It is of Old German origin, and its meaning is "bear". Also a nickname for Bernard.

Bern has 4 variant forms: Berne, Bernie, Berny and Bjorn.

Baby names that sound like Bern are Byrn, Burn and Born.

Bern is a very rare male first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Bern. Compare Bern with related baby names.