Ber vs Karsen

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

Karsen

Boy #1,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Carr, son of the marsh dweller"

Origin: Old Norse/Scottish (via Carson)

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian-inspired

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,836
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Karsen Rank #1,836

Karsen is more popular, ranked #1836 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Karsen more popular?

Karsen is more popular, ranked #1836 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Karsen mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Karsen means "son of Carr, son of the marsh dweller" (Old Norse/Scottish (via Carson) origin).

Are Ber and Karsen boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Karsen is primarily a boy name.

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