Ber vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ber Rank #35,726

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Ber or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Gideon mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ber and Gideon boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.