Ber vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

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Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Ber Rank #35,726

Ken Rank #3,299

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Ber or Ken more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Ken mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ber and Ken boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.