Ber vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Ber Rank #35,726

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Ber or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Derek mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Ber and Derek boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.