Ber vs Jesse

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

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#187
Total SSA Count
1,980
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Jesse Rank #187

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Jesse more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Jesse mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ber and Jesse boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.

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