Ber vs Derrick

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

Derrick

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#820
Total SSA Count
305
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Derrick mean?

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

Are Ber and Derrick boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.

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