Ber vs Harold

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

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#991
Total SSA Count
227
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Harold mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Ber and Harold boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.

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