Ber vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

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Boy #2,764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer, little deer"

Origin: Yiddish (from German Hirsch)

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish American

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Ber Rank #35,726

Hershel Rank #2,764

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Ber or Hershel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Hershel mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Ber and Hershel boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.