Ber vs Gilbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

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Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

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Ber Rank #35,726

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Ber or Gilbert more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Gilbert mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Ber and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.