Ber vs Akira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

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Boy #2,515 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, luminous"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American International

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Ber Rank #35,726

Akira Rank #2,515

Akira is more popular, ranked #2515 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Ber or Akira more popular?

Akira is more popular, ranked #2515 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Akira mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Akira means "bright, clear, luminous" (Japanese origin).

Are Ber and Akira boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Akira is primarily a boy name.