Ber vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Ber Rank #35,726

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Ber or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Beau mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Ber and Beau boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.