Ber vs Kai

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

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#76
Total SSA Count
4,276
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Kai mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Ber and Kai boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons