Ber vs Laken

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 #1,492 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake dweller, from the lake"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Ber Rank #35,726

Laken Rank #1,492

Laken is more popular, ranked #1492 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Ber or Laken more popular?

Laken is more popular, ranked #1492 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Laken mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Laken means "lake dweller, from the lake" (Old English origin).

Are Ber and Laken boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Laken is primarily a boy name.