Ber vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ber Rank #35,726

Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Ber or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Ira mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ber and Ira boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.