Bear vs Jamison

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 #760 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of James"

Origin: Scottish

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Bear Rank #829

Jamison Rank #760

Jamison is more popular, ranked #760 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Bear or Jamison more popular?

Jamison is more popular, ranked #760 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Bear and Jamison mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Jamison means "son of James" (Scottish origin).

Are Bear and Jamison boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Jamison is primarily a boy name.