Arthur vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

English French Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#105
Total SSA Count
3,318
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

Arthur Rank #105
Ber Rank #35,726

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arthur or Ber more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Ber mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Arthur and Ber boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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