Ber vs Derick

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

Derick

Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,436
Total SSA Count
126
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Derick Rank #1,436

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Derick more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Derick mean?

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

Are Ber and Derick boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.

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