Ber vs Jimmy

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

Jimmy

Boy #860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew via James/Jacob

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#860
Total SSA Count
282
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Jimmy Rank #860

Jimmy is more popular, ranked #860 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Jimmy more popular?

Jimmy is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Jimmy mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin).

Are Ber and Jimmy boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Jimmy is primarily a boy name.

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