Ber vs Kolsen

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

Kolsen

Boy #1,269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Nicholas, victory of the people"

Origin: Scandinavian/Greek

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,269
Total SSA Count
155
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Kolsen Rank #1,269

Kolsen is more popular, ranked #1269 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Kolsen more popular?

Kolsen is more popular, ranked #1269 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Kolsen mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Kolsen means "son of Nicholas, victory of the people" (Scandinavian/Greek origin).

Are Ber and Kolsen boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Kolsen is primarily a boy name.

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