Behr vs Wake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Behr

Boy #5,941 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Germanic

German Jewish/Ashkenazi American

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Boy #5,833 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"watchful, alert, awake"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Behr Rank #5,941

Wake Rank #5,833

Wake is more popular, ranked #5833 vs #5941 for Behr.

Is Behr or Wake more popular?

Wake is more popular, ranked #5833 compared to Behr at #5941 in the United States.

What do Behr and Wake mean?

Behr means "bear" (Germanic origin). Wake means "watchful, alert, awake" (Old English origin).

Are Behr and Wake boy or girl names?

Behr is primarily a boy name. Wake is primarily a boy name.