Bear vs Amos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Boy #699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"carried by God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Bear Rank #829

Amos Rank #699

Amos is more popular, ranked #699 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Bear or Amos more popular?

Amos is more popular, ranked #699 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Bear and Amos mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Amos means "carried by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bear and Amos boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Amos is primarily a boy name.