Ber vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Ber Rank #35,726

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Ber or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Gerald mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Ber and Gerald boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.