Ber vs Fabian

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

Fabian

Boy #444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the bean growers (Fabii clan)"

Origin: Latin (faba = bean)

Cultural Roots

German Spanish Polish English Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#444
Total SSA Count
711
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Fabian Rank #444

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Fabian more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Fabian mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Ber and Fabian boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.

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