Anders vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anders

Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish Finnish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#835
Total SSA Count
297
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

Anders Rank #835
Ber Rank #35,726

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anders or Ber more popular?

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Anders and Ber mean?

Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Anders and Ber boy or girl names?

Anders is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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