Ber vs Harlem

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

Harlem

Boy #1,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home on the wooded hill"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

American African-American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,015
Total SSA Count
220
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Harlem Rank #1,015

Harlem is more popular, ranked #1015 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Harlem more popular?

Harlem is more popular, ranked #1015 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Harlem mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Harlem means "home on the wooded hill" (Dutch origin).

Are Ber and Harlem boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Harlem is primarily a boy name.

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