Adam vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#35,726
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Ber Rank #35,726

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Ber more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Adam and Ber mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Adam and Ber boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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