Ber vs Hendrik

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

Hendrik

Boy #2,731 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the home, home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Dutch German South African Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,731
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Hendrik Rank #2,731

Hendrik is more popular, ranked #2731 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Hendrik more popular?

Hendrik is more popular, ranked #2731 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Hendrik mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Hendrik means "ruler of the home, home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Ber and Hendrik boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Hendrik is primarily a boy name.

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