Albert vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Albert

Boy #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble bright (adal + beraht)"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#607
Total SSA Count
467
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

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

Albert Rank #607
Ber Rank #35,726

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Albert or Ber more popular?

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Albert and Ber mean?

Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Albert and Ber boy or girl names?

Albert is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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