Ber vs Emir

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

Emir

Boy #558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander, ruler"

Origin: Arabic amir (أمير)

Cultural Roots

Turkish Arabic Bosnian Azerbaijani Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#558
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Emir Rank #558

Emir is more popular, ranked #558 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Emir more popular?

Emir is more popular, ranked #558 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Emir mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Emir means "prince, commander, ruler" (Arabic amir (أمير) origin).

Are Ber and Emir boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Emir is primarily a boy name.

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