Ber vs Issa

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

Issa

Boy #1,533 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God saves, God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili East African West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,533
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Issa Rank #1,533

Issa is more popular, ranked #1533 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Issa more popular?

Issa is more popular, ranked #1533 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Issa mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Issa means "God saves, God is salvation" (Hebrew via Arabic origin).

Are Ber and Issa boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Issa is primarily a boy name.

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