Bear vs Boden

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 #818 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who brings news"

Origin: Old English

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Bear Rank #829

Boden Rank #818

Boden is more popular, ranked #818 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Bear or Boden more popular?

Boden is more popular, ranked #818 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Bear and Boden mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Boden means "one who brings news" (Old English origin).

Are Bear and Boden boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Boden is primarily a boy name.