Bear vs Roger

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 #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

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Bear Rank #829

Roger Rank #750

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Bear or Roger more popular?

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Bear and Roger mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin).

Are Bear and Roger boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Roger is primarily a boy name.