Ber vs Hamish

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

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Hamish Rank #6,152

Hamish is more popular, ranked #6152 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Hamish more popular?

Hamish is more popular, ranked #6152 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Hamish mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Hamish means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Gaelic origin).

Are Ber and Hamish boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Hamish is primarily a boy name.

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