Ber vs Jim

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

Jim

Boy #4,434 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who grabs the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,434
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Jim Rank #4,434

Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Jim more popular?

Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Jim mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ber and Jim boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Jim is primarily a boy name.

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