Akira vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akira

Boy #2,515 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, clear, luminous"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,515
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
3
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

Akira Rank #2,515
Ber Rank #35,726

Akira is more popular, ranked #2515 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akira or Ber more popular?

Akira is more popular, ranked #2515 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Akira and Ber mean?

Akira means "bright, clear, luminous" (Japanese origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Akira and Ber boy or girl names?

Akira is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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