Ber vs Cary

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

Cary

Boy #3,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pleasant stream"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,642
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Cary Rank #3,642

Cary is more popular, ranked #3642 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Cary more popular?

Cary is more popular, ranked #3642 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Cary mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Cary means "pleasant stream" (Celtic origin).

Are Ber and Cary boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Cary is primarily a boy name.

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