Ber vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ber Rank #35,726

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Ber or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Jacob mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ber and Jacob boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.