What does Bernal mean?

Bernal as a boys' name is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Bernal is "strength of a bear". Sometimes used in English-speaking countries, but more common in Germany.

STARTS WITH Be-

ASSOCIATED WITH strength, bear

Variations

VARIANTS Bernald, Bernhald, Bernhold, Bernold

How popular is Bernal?

Bernal is a rare first name for males but a very popular surname for both adults and children (#1089 out of 150436, Top 1%). (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)

Similar Names

Bernal is pronounced similarly to Bernelle, Burnel and Burnell. Other suggested similar-sounding names are Barna, Beal, Berl, Bern, Bernabe, Bernard▼, Bernarr (see Bernard), Bernd, Berndt, Berne, Bernet, Bernie▼, Bernis, Bernt, Berny, Bertel, Bertil, Bertol (see Berthold), Brunel, Fergal, Fernald, Fernan, Hernan, Kernan and Vernal. These names tend to be more commonly used than Bernal.