Ber vs Dale

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

Dale

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,309
Total SSA Count
149
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Dale Rank #1,309

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Dale more popular?

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Dale mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin).

Are Ber and Dale boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Dale is primarily a boy name.

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