Ber vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Irish English American Australian

12 High Risk

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Ber Rank #35,726

Barry Rank #1,421

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Ber or Barry more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Barry mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Ber and Barry boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.