Ber vs Ansel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

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Boy #1,290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

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Ber Rank #35,726

Ansel Rank #1,290

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Ber or Ansel more popular?

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Ansel mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Ansel means "divine protection" (Germanic origin).

Are Ber and Ansel boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Ansel is primarily a boy name.