Ber vs Lathan

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

Lathan

Boy #2,198 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dweller at the barn"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English (via surname)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,198
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Lathan Rank #2,198

Lathan is more popular, ranked #2198 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Lathan more popular?

Lathan is more popular, ranked #2198 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Lathan mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin).

Are Ber and Lathan boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Lathan is primarily a boy name.

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