Ber vs Lee

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

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Ber Rank #35,726
Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ber or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Ber and Lee mean?

Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Ber and Lee boy or girl names?

Ber is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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