Ber vs Kris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

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Boy #3,551 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek

American Scandinavian European

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Ber Rank #35,726

Kris Rank #3,551

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Ber or Kris more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Kris mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Ber and Kris boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.