Ber vs Kalman

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

Kalman

Boy #6,035 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful name"

Origin: Greek via Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hungarian Slavic German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,035
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Kalman Rank #6,035

Kalman is more popular, ranked #6035 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Kalman more popular?

Kalman is more popular, ranked #6035 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Kalman mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Kalman means "beautiful name" (Greek via Hebrew origin).

Are Ber and Kalman boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Kalman is primarily a boy name.

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