Ber vs Avi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#35,726
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Avi

Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#846
Total SSA Count
288
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Avi Rank #846

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Avi more popular?

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Avi mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ber and Avi boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Avi is primarily a boy name.

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