Ber vs Ethan

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

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19
Total SSA Count
8,170
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Ethan mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ber and Ethan boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.

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