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Summary

The name Benard originates from the Latin 'Bernardus', meaning 'brave as a bear'. It evolved through various historical forms including Bernard and has been in use since the Middle Ages. The name is associated with strength and bravery, with no direct biblical relevance. In modern times, it retains a strong and traditional image.

The name Benard is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Benard has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Benard' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1517th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1549th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1624th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2626th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5196th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11138th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18910th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Benard' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.